How to change how attachemnts in apple mail
In Apple Mail, you can change the default settings for attaching files to emails by following these steps:
Method 1: Change the default attachment settings
- Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
- In the Preferences window, click on the "General" tab.
- Scroll down to the "Attachments" section.
- Click on the dropdown menu next to "Default attachment format" and select the format you prefer (e.g., PDF, JPEG, etc.).
- You can also adjust the "Maximum attachment size" to limit the size of attachments.
- Click "OK" to save your changes.
Method 2: Change the default attachment settings for a specific account
- Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
- Select the email account for which you want to change the attachment settings.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
- In the Preferences window, click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Select the account you want to modify from the list on the left.
- Click on the "Advanced" tab.
- Scroll down to the "Attachments" section.
- Click on the dropdown menu next to "Default attachment format" and select the format you prefer.
- You can also adjust the "Maximum attachment size" to limit the size of attachments.
- Click "OK" to save your changes.
Method 3: Change the default attachment settings for a specific email
- Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
- Compose a new email or open an existing one.
- Click on the "Attach" button in the toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + A.
- In the "Attach" window, select the file you want to attach.
- Click on the "Options" dropdown menu and select "Make default attachment format" from the list.
- Choose the desired attachment format from the dropdown menu.
- Click "Attach" to attach the file.
By following these methods, you can change the default settings for attaching files to emails in Apple Mail.