Managing attachments in Apple’s Mail application is a crucial part of using the program effectively. While some users may already know all the tips and tricks, there are some hidden features that even the most experienced users may not be aware of. In this article, we will go over some of the most useful ways to handle attachments in Apple Mail.
The easiest way to add an attachment to an email is by dragging and dropping it onto the Mail app. This opens up a new mail message with the attachments already in place. However, sometimes attachments can be displayed as giant images in the body of the email, which can be confusing and make the email difficult to read. To avoid this, simply right-click or control-click on the attachment and choose “View as Icon”. Please note that even if you view it as an icon, the recipient may still receive it as a fully embedded image.
If you want to send an attachment as an icon and compress it, you can easily do so by right-clicking on the document and selecting “Compress”. This creates a zip file that will always look like that, no matter what email application the recipient is using.
Sometimes, there may be a need to add an attachment to an email that has already been composed. If you have a point of sale system that creates a new email with a quote or an invoice in it already, you may want to add another attachment to the email. To do so, simply drag and drop the attachment into the email.
Finally, if you want to forward an attachment from an existing email but not the entire email, you can drag and drop the attachment from one email to another. This is useful if you want to forward a single image or document without sending the entire email.
While these tips may seem simple, they can greatly enhance your experience with Apple Mail. By streamlining the process of attaching and viewing attachments, you can save time and avoid confusion.