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You can attach files to your messages in most of the current email programs. This simply means you're able to send things like word processor documents, pictures, spreadsheets, or other documents attached to any message you create.

Note! The recipient must have a copy of the program that the attached file was created in, so that they can open the file when they receive the email. Pictures do not need a special program to view them.

To Attach a File

1. Once you have typed-up your email, you will need to insert the file to be attached. This may mean finding the button saying 'add attachment’, or 'insert file', or maybe an icon (image) such as a paper clip.

2. Usually there will be a button called ‘Browse’ or ‘search computer’ click on this button to view the files on your computer. Double click the file you want, the file name should appear in the browse box or elsewhere on the page. There may be another button called ‘upload’ or ‘add to message’ or some similar wording. Click on this button to upload the file to your email message (this may take a few minutes).

3. The name of the attached file will appear within your email message either at the top or the bottom of the page. Click the send button.