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title: "Attaching a File to an Email"
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Faculty, students, and staff can attach files to their emails in Outlook. 

1. Click **Attach File **to add an attachment.
  1. Alternatively, you can click **Attach Item** to [attach Outlook items](https://support.office.com/en-us/article/attach-files-or-insert-pictures-in-outlook-email-messages-bdfafef5-792a-42b1-9a7b-84512d7de7fc) such as email messages, tasks, contacts, or calendar items.
2. After you finish composing your message, click **Send**.

> ⚠️ If you [cannot find the Send button](https://support.office.com/en-us/article/i-can-t-find-the-send-button-6f64cb57-5a81-442a-bc2c-10c90d95ac75), you may need to configure an email account.

> ℹ️ If you do not like the font or style on your email message, you can [change the way it looks](https://support.office.com/en-us/article/set-the-font-or-text-color-for-messages-you-send-83425b7b-4acc-4e94-8c04-fa1e31790318). It is also a good idea to [check the spelling](https://support.office.com/en-us/article/check-spelling-before-sending-a-message-620b24fc-9cc5-4a2f-a26b-9ff4e02cc193) in your message before sending it.

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