How to attach files on apple mail
Attaching files to an email in Apple Mail is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Method 1: Attach a file from your computer
- Open Apple Mail and compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
- Click on the "Attach" button in the bottom left corner of the compose window.
- Select "File" from the dropdown menu.
- Navigate to the location of the file you want to attach on your computer.
- Select the file and click "Open" to attach it to the email.
- The file will be attached to the email and will be visible in the "Attachments" section of the compose window.
Method 2: Attach a file from iCloud Drive or other cloud storage services
- Open Apple Mail and compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
- Click on the "Attach" button in the bottom left corner of the compose window.
- Select "iCloud Drive" or the name of your cloud storage service (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) from the dropdown menu.
- Sign in to your cloud storage account if prompted.
- Select the file you want to attach from your cloud storage account.
- Click "Open" to attach the file to the email.
Method 3: Attach a file from a web page
- Open Apple Mail and compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
- Click on the "Attach" button in the bottom left corner of the compose window.
- Select "Web Page" from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the URL of the web page that contains the file you want to attach.
- Click "Open" to attach the file to the email.
Tips and limitations
- Apple Mail supports attaching files up to 10MB in size. If your file is larger than 10MB, you may need to compress it or use a different method to send it.
- Some file types, such as executable files or certain types of multimedia files, may not be allowed by your email provider or may be blocked by the recipient's email client.
- If you're having trouble attaching a file, try restarting Apple Mail or checking the file's permissions to ensure it's not set to "Read-only" or "Hidden".