How to attach files as icons in mac mail

To attach files as icons in Mac Mail, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open Mac Mail and compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
  2. Click on the "Attach" button in the bottom left corner of the compose window.
  3. Select the file you want to attach from your computer.
  4. In the "Attach" window, click on the "Show in Finder" button next to the file name.
  5. In the Finder window, right-click (or control-click) on the file and select "Get Info".
  6. In the "Get Info" window, click on the "Icon" tab.
  7. Select the icon you want to use for the attachment from the "Icon" dropdown menu.
  8. Click "OK" to close the "Get Info" window.
  9. Go back to the Mac Mail compose window and click "Attach" again.
  10. The file should now be attached as an icon instead of a document.

Alternatively, you can also use the "Attach as Icon" option in the "Attach" window:

  1. Open Mac Mail and compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
  2. Click on the "Attach" button in the bottom left corner of the compose window.
  3. Select the file you want to attach from your computer.
  4. In the "Attach" window, click on the "Attach as Icon" button at the bottom of the window.
  5. Select the icon you want to use for the attachment from the "Icon" dropdown menu.
  6. Click "Attach" to attach the file as an icon.

Note that not all file types can be attached as icons, and some icons may not display correctly. Additionally, the "Attach as Icon" option may not be available for all file types.