Insert an attachment

Do one of the following:

Insert a file 

  1. Create or open the item in which you want to insert an attachment.
  2. Click in the body of the item, and then click Insert File .
  3. Click the file that you want to attach, and then click Insert. Click the down arrow Arrow pointing down for a list of options for inserting the file. 
  4. In a message, click Send, and in any other type of item, click Save and Close.

Note   By default, Microsoft Outlook blocks attachment files ( such as .bat, .exe, .vbs, and .js) that can contain viruses. You will be asked whether you want to send a potentially unsafe attachment. If you answer Yes, Outlook will send the attachment.

Insert a mail message

  1. Create or open the item in which you want to insert an attachment.
  2. Click in the body of the item.
  3. If Microsoft Word is your e-mail editor, click the arrow next to the paper clip icon , and then click Item. Otherwise, from the Insert menu, click Item.
  4. Click the message that you want to attach, and then click OK.
  5. In a message, click Send, and in any other type of item, click Save and Close.