Outlook: Attach a File to an E-mail

Overview

This article explains the steps on how to open a new e-mail in New Outlook. This attachment can be seen by whoever has their name listed in the e-mail.

Considerations

These steps only apply to New Outlook. They may differ lightly from other versions, for example, classic Outlook. If you are using different versions than New Outlook, refer to this vendor guide: Webmail Outlook, MacOS Outlook, classic Outlook. 

Steps

To attach a file before sending your message, do the following. 

1. Sign in to your Outlook account and open a new e-mail. If you want to learn how to open a new e-mail, see 'Outlook: Create and Send an E-mail.'
2. To attach a file to your e-mail, select Insert > Attach file to add an attachment.

3. Once you click the Attach file, you will see multiple options. Based on the file location, select one of the following: 

   • Select Browse this computer to find files in your computer storage and shows the file content on the e-mail. 
   • Select OneDrive to find files from your OneDrive.
   • Select Upload and share to insert the download link to the file on the e-mail.
   • Select Link to insert a URL link with a display title.
   • There's a section of the dropdown labeled 'Suggested files.' This takes your last three files accessed and displays them.
     

    

4. After you finish composing your message, select Send.