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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Attach something to an email

Add a photograph or file to an email before sending it.

Amazon Fire tabletAbout 3 minutes4 steps · 4 with pictures
Follow along on your device

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

STEP 1 OF 4

Write a new email

Open your email app and tap Compose or the pencil button.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Inbox screen with Compose 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 your email app and tap Compose or the pencil button.

Example Inbox screen with Compose highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open attachments

Tap the paperclip near the top of the new email.

Example New email screen with Paperclip highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Choose the item

Choose Attach file for a document or Insert from Photos for a picture.

Example Attachment choices screen with Attach file highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Check and send

Wait for the item to appear, then tap Send.

Example Ready to send screen with Send highlighted.
Step 4

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.

I cannot find that option+

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 tap. 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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