Attaching Files Using Yahoo Webmail

Posted November 01, 2002
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sing the file attachment option available in most e-mail clients is a fast and easy way to transfer documents. Though many providers place limits on the size of files that may be sent and received, most text manuscripts do not exceed these conditions.

One of the most important things to verify, when sending or receiving a file attachment, is that the file is virus free. It is usually a good idea to scan attachments for viruses before opening them if you do not know the source of the e-mail.

To attach a file, complete the following steps:

1. Open a new mail message. In order to attach a file, you must first open a new message. This may be done by selecting the Compose button at the top of your window or by selecting the Mail drop down menu to the left of your screen.

2. Compose your e-mail. Once your new mail message window is open, compose your e-mail message, filling in the To, Cc, Bcc, and Subject fields as necessary. (Files may also be attached prior to composing the e-mail.)

3. Attach file/s. You may search for files to attach by using the Attach Files link located below the Subject field.

The Attach Files window will open, displaying three file fields with the option to browse for your file. Choose a Browse button. A browser window will open, allowing you to browse your computer for the file or files you would like to attach.

If your file is within another folder or directory, you may browse your computer using the drop down list in the Look in field. Once you select a folder and highlight your document, a file name should appear in the File name field. In the example below, the attachment file (named "helpwithmail.doc") is located in the "tutorials" folder.

Once the correct file appears in the File name field, select the Open button. This will attach your file in the File field. You may repeat this step for each file you would like to attach (up to three). When you have finished browsing for your files, select the Attach Files button at the bottom of the window.

A new window will then open, displaying the files you have attached, whether or not there is a virus detected, and, if you have not already done so, the option to attach more files. If your file/s appears, you may then select the Done button.

4. Verify your attachment. After you have attached your files, verify that they are now listed in the Attachments field.

5. Send mail. If you have completed your message, then you are ready to send mail. Simply press the Send button located in the upper left corner above the address field. (Depending on the file size of your attachment, your message may take longer to send.)

For information on submitting a manuscript sample using e-mail, go to Sample Edit Submissions E-mail.

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Screenshots are of Yahoo Mail
and older or newer versions of this program may differ slightly in appearance.

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