How to attach files on google mail
Attaching files to an email in Gmail is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Method 1: Attaching files from your computer
- Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
- Click on the paperclip icon or the "Attach file" button located at the bottom of the compose window.
- Select the file you want to attach from your computer by browsing to its location.
- You can attach multiple files at once by selecting them all.
- Click "Open" to attach the file(s) to your email.
- The file(s) will be attached to your email and will be visible to the recipient.
Method 2: Attaching files from Google Drive
- Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
- Click on the paperclip icon or the "Attach file" button located at the bottom of the compose window.
- Click on "Google Drive" from the dropdown menu.
- Select the file you want to attach from your Google Drive account.
- Click "Open" to attach the file to your email.
- The file will be attached to your email and will be visible to the recipient.
Method 3: Attaching files from other cloud storage services
- Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
- Click on the paperclip icon or the "Attach file" button located at the bottom of the compose window.
- Click on "More" from the dropdown menu.
- Select the cloud storage service you want to use (e.g., Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, etc.).
- 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 your email.
- The file will be attached to your email and will be visible to the recipient.
Tips and limitations
- Gmail allows you to attach files up to 25 MB in size. If your file is larger than 25 MB, you can use Google Drive to store and share the file.
- You can attach multiple files to an email, but there is a limit of 20 files per email.
- Some file types, such as executable files (.exe), may be blocked by Gmail for security reasons.
- If you're having trouble attaching a file, try checking the file size and type to ensure they meet Gmail's requirements.