Step 1: Start New Message

Start a new email message and address it to someone. If you set up your address book according to the address book tutorial series, you can start your message by selecting Message / New Message To / Mom. Give the message a meaningful Subject. You may want to mention the attached material in the subject. For example, you could use "recipes attached" or "final bid submittal."

Step 2: Click Attach File

Click the Attach File button on the toolbar. A browse screen appears, allowing you to find the file location and file name on your computer.

Step 3: Choose the File

Browse to the location of the file you want to attach. When you've found it, double-click the file, or click it and the Open button. You will be returned to the message composition window, with the full path of the file appearing in the Attached field.

Step 4: Finish the Message

If you need to attach more files, you can click Attach File again to attach each one. As you type the body of your email, you may want to remind the recipient of the details of the file you're sending, along with any pertinent usage information. When you've typed and proofread your body text, click the Send or Queue button as usual.