Detach a file from an E-mail message

Instructions using Microsoft Outlook. Your email program may differ.

 

  1. An email with an attachment may be identified with icons, such as a “paperclip” image of a paper clip symbolor a “document” image of a document symbol symbol.

 

 

image of an attached email

 

 

 

  1. “Right Click” or “CTRL+ Click” to select the file and save it to your hard disk.

 

 

 

 

  1. Save the file to a folder of your choice. Remember where you saved it,

     in order to access the file later.

 

example of saving a file to hard disk

 

 

  1. When you are ready to access your file, navigate to the folder where you saved it. 

     Double-click on the file to open it.

 

image of the saved file

 

5.     If you experience difficulty downloading attached files, call the HelpDesk at (562) 938-4818.      

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