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How to Send a File Attachment With Outlook.com
Attach a file or a cloud link attachment to an email in Outlook.com
By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 7, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Outlook Word Excel Powerpoint What to Know
Select paperclip icon > Browse This Computer > navigate to the file > Open.To attach file from cloud service, select Browse cloud locations > choose file from OneDrive or another service.Choose to share a link a copy of cloud-based file. This article explains how to attach files to Outlook.com email messages. You can share a copy of a file stored on your computer or share a link to a file stored on a cloud sharing service such as OneDrive. Instructions cover Outlook.com and Outlook Online. Send a File Attachment With Outlook com
The size limit for attached files in Outlook.com is 20 MB. However, you can bypass that limit by sharing files as a OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive attachment. Files from these cloud sharing services appear as a link in the message. Sharing files from a cloud service doesn't use up your email storage and doesn't take time to download these attachments in Outlook. Select New message and compose your email message. Select Attach. To find Attach, look for the paperclip icon in the toolbars above and below the message. Both activate the same option. To attach a file stored on your computer, select Browse this computer to display the Open dialog box, choose the file, and select Open to attach the file to the email message. Then, go to step 6. To attach a file from a cloud storage service, select Browse cloud locations. Then, choose the file in your OneDrive account (or another connected cloud account) and select Next. If you use Google Drive or Dropbox, select Add an account to connect to the service to your Outlook.com account. These accounts must be added before you can attach files stored in these cloud locations. When sharing a file from OneDrive (or another cloud account), choose to either Share as a OneDrive link or Attach as a copy. If you share the file as a link, the recipient views the file online. If the file is over the size limit, you are prompted to upload it to OneDrive and attach it as a OneDrive file. You can't attach the file and send a copy. Wait for the file to completely upload. When the upload is complete, the attachment appears as an icon in the message composition window. Finish composing your message, then select Send to deliver the message with its attachment. Identify Yourself and Alert Your Recipient About the File Attachment
Let your recipient know that you're sending an email with an attachment so they don't assume that it is a spam email. If you send the attachment to someone you don't know well, give them enough information to verify your identity and tell them what is contained in the file. With some email systems, it's easy to overlook attached files. This is another reason to be clear in your message that there's a file attached. Mention its name, size, and what it contains. That way your recipient knows to look for the attachment and that it's safe to open. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix It When Attachments Aren't Showing in Outlook How to Send an Attachment With Yahoo Mail How to Send a Video Through Email How to Email a Google Doc How to Forward an Email as an Attachment in Outlook 17 Best Free Cloud Storage Services for Backup in 2022 10 Best Free Email Accounts for 2022 How to Send a File Attachment With Gmail How to Send a Web Page With the Mac's Email Program Outlook.com vs. Gmail: Which Email Service is Best? How to Send a Large Video From iPhone How to Insert an Inline Image in an Outlook Message How to Forward Outlook Mail to Another Email Address How to Create a New Outlook.com Email Account How to Send a Photo Gallery in Windows Live Mail How to Move Google Docs From One Drive to Another Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies