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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Attach a file to an email

Add a document or photograph in Apple Mail.

Mac · macOSAbout 3 minutes7 steps · 7 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 7

Write a new email

Open Mail and click the New Message button.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Mail screen with New Message highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Write a new email

Open Mail and click the New Message button.

Example Mail screen with New Message highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Click the attachment button

Click the paperclip button in the toolbar of your new message.

Example screen with click the attachment button highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Click Attach Files

Example Message toolbar screen with Attach Files highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Open the right folder

Open the folder that holds your file, such as Documents or Downloads.

Example screen with open the right folder highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Select the file

Click the file once to select it.

Example screen with select the file highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Click Choose File

Example Choose a file screen with Choose File highlighted.
Step 6

STEP 7

Check before sending

Check the attachment, recipient and message. Click Send when you are ready.

If the attachment is too large, Mail may offer Mail Drop. Review that prompt before continuing.

Example Email draft screen with Send highlighted.
Step 7

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

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Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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