You can send files stored on your computer as attachments in e‑mail messages. You can send any kind of file, including documents, pictures, music, or videos.
1.
Right-click the file you want to send in e‑mail, point to Send To, and then click Mail Recipient.
If you prefer, you can also drag files directly into an open e‑mail message. The files will appear as attachments ready to send.
2.
In the e‑mail message that appears, enter an e‑mail address and type any other information you want to include.
3.
When you are finished preparing your message, click Send.
Notes
If this is the first time you've sent an e‑mail message, you might have to configure your e‑mail program before the e‑mail message appears. For more information, see Working with Windows Mail.
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Drag
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Drag
To move an item on the screen by selecting the item and then pressing and holding down the mouse button while moving the mouse. For example, you can move a window to another location on the screen by dragging its title bar.
File
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File
A collection of information that is stored on a computer under a single name. A file can be a text document, a picture, a program, and so on. Files typically have a three-letter file name extension that helps to indicate the type (for example, picture files are often saved in JPEG format and have the file name extension .jpg).
Compress
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Compress
To reduce the size of a file so that it takes up less storage space and is easier to send in e‑mail.
File name extension
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File name extension
A set of characters added to the end of a file name that identifies the file type or format.
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