Send a file in e-mail from Windows Explorer (Send To menu)

1.     Open Windows Explorer.

2.     Right-click the file you want to send in e‑mail, point to Send To, and then click Mail Recipient. The files will appear as attachments ready to send.

3.     In the e‑mail message that appears, enter an e‑mail address and type any other information you want to include.

4.     When you are finished preparing your message, click Send.

Alternatively, you can select a file in Windows Explorer, and then click Email on the Share tab of the Ribbon.

Notes

• When sending pictures this way, you can select the size of the picture in the dialog box. Windows will automatically resize the picture and attach it to an e‑mail message. See also What if my picture is too large to send in e-mail? chapter of this user manual.