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Adding attachments

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To attach a file to a message you're composing, follow these steps:

  1. Click Attach a file under the subject field.
  2. Browse through your files and click the name of the file you'd like to attach.
  3. Click Open.

If you'd like to remove a file you've attached to a message and are using the advanced attachment features, uncheck the box next to the file. If you're using the basic attachment features, click Remove.

To attach another file, click Attach another file.

Keep in mind that you can't send executable files or messages larger than 25 MB.

updated 2/5/2010

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