Attachment
A file or group of files that is included with an e-mail message. You can attach files through most e-mail programs. To attach a file to an e-mail, simply click the “attach file” button or similar button.
Most e-mail programs I use have a cute little “paperclip” button for attaching files. Once you click that, a menu will open that allows you to browse through your computer to find the file or image that you’d like to attach.
Examples of things that would typically be attached to an email are:
- Text documents
- Spreadsheets
- Pictures
- Videos (if the file size isn’t too big)
Some email program’s spam fighters may prevent attachments from being sent or downloaded for fear of a harmful virus so never open any attachment you receive from someone you do not know.
