Macintosh OS X Mail 1.3.9 (v619) Tutorial




Inserting Attachments in OS X Mail

When you insert an attachment into a message and then send that message, the attachment is delivered to the recipient along with the message. The recipient can then use the file as desired. You can insert any type of attachment into a message. Inserting an attachment is also known as "attaching a file," and inserted files are known as "file attachments."

There is more than one way to attach a file. The following steps will guide you in inserting an attachment:

Steps for Inserting an Attachment

  1. When you create a message in OS X Mail, to add an attachment, click on the paper clip, underneath which appears the word "Attach."



  2. After you have clicked on the paper clip, you will receive a dialogue box where you can navigate through the system (similar to using Finder).



  3. When you have clicked on the file you desire, click the button Choose File.

  4. Another convenient way to attach a file is create a new message, then open a window in Finder.


    5. Finder icon


  5. You can then drag the icon of the file from the Finder window to the pane in the mail message where you would type.

  6. An icon should appear showing that there is a file attached to the message.
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