Attaching a File to an Email

Want to be able to send out that homework sheet to a parent of a student that's missed school or share a document with your colleagues? This week's tip is how to attach a document or file to an email message.

  • Open the email message.
  • Click on the paper clip on the toolbar or if that isn't there click Insert, then File
  • Then look for the place where the file is saved.
  • Highlight the document and then click Insert.
  • Once it's inserted, you will see the icon in the email message. Then you can type a message or send the email.

This will work for almost anything such as Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and even graphics.