Attach files in gmail mail

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to attach files in Gmail:

Method 1: Attaching files from your computer

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
  3. Click on the paperclip icon or the "Attach file" button located at the bottom of the compose window.
  4. Select the file you want to attach from your computer by browsing to its location.
  5. You can attach multiple files by selecting them one by one.
  6. Click "Open" to attach the file(s) to your email.
  7. The file(s) will be attached to your email and will be visible in the "Attachments" section.

Method 2: Attaching files from Google Drive

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
  3. Click on the paperclip icon or the "Attach file" button located at the bottom of the compose window.
  4. Click on "Google Drive" from the dropdown menu.
  5. Sign in to your Google Drive account if prompted.
  6. Select the file you want to attach from your Google Drive account.
  7. Click "Open" to attach the file to your email.
  8. The file will be attached to your email and will be visible in the "Attachments" section.

Method 3: Attaching files from other cloud storage services

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
  3. Click on the paperclip icon or the "Attach file" button located at the bottom of the compose window.
  4. Click on "More" from the dropdown menu.
  5. Select the cloud storage service you want to use (e.g. Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, etc.).
  6. Sign in to your cloud storage account if prompted.
  7. Select the file you want to attach from your cloud storage account.
  8. Click "Open" to attach the file to your email.
  9. The file will be attached to your email and will be visible in the "Attachments" section.

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