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Attaching Files to an Email
📎 How to Attach Files in Gmail
Attaching documents, photos, or other files to an email is a simple process in Gmail. Whether you are on a computer or a mobile device, the process revolves around the Paperclip icon.
💻 On a Computer (Desktop/Laptop)
- Open Gmail and click Compose to start a new email.
- Locate the Paperclip icon (📎) at the bottom of the composition window (next to the "Send" button).
- Clicking this icon will open your computer's File Explorer (or Finder on Mac).
- Navigate to the file you wish to send, click it once to select it, and click Open.
💡 Pro Tip: Attaching Multiple Files
You don't need to attach files one by one. You can select multiple files at once inside the File Explorer window:
- Hold down the Ctrl key (or Cmd on Mac) on your keyboard.
- While holding the key, click on every file you want to attach.
- Click Open. All selected files will attach simultaneously.
📱 On a Mobile Device (iOS/Android)
If you are sending an email using the Gmail app on your phone or tablet:
- Tap Compose.
- Look for the Paperclip icon (📎) located at the top right of the screen.
- Tap Attach file to browse your device's storage, or Insert from Drive to attach a file from Google Drive.