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

  1. Open Apple 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 "File" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Navigate to the location of the file you want to attach on your computer.
  5. Select the file and click "Open" to attach it to the email.
  6. 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

  1. Open Apple 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 "iCloud Drive" or the name of your cloud storage service (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) from the dropdown menu.
  4. Sign in to your cloud storage account if prompted.
  5. Select the file you want to attach from your cloud storage account.
  6. Click "Open" to attach the file to the email.

Method 3: Attach a file from a web page

  1. Open Apple 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 "Web Page" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Enter the URL of the web page that contains the file you want to attach.
  5. Click "Open" to attach the file to the email.

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