{"id":559774,"date":"2023-03-05T17:00:34","date_gmt":"2023-03-05T14:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-fix-the-attachments-not-showing-in-outlook-issue\/"},"modified":"2023-03-05T17:00:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-05T14:00:34","slug":"how-to-fix-the-attachments-not-showing-in-outlook-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-the-attachments-not-showing-in-outlook-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Fix the Attachments Not Showing in Outlook Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2a6d5bec8ae\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-the-attachments-not-showing-in-outlook-issue\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Fix_the_Attachments_Not_Showing_in_Outlook_Issue%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Fix the Attachments Not Showing in Outlook Issue&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-the-attachments-not-showing-in-outlook-issue\/#Solve_Issues_With_Incoming_Attachments_in_Outlook\" >Solve Issues With Incoming Attachments in Outlook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-the-attachments-not-showing-in-outlook-issue\/#Make_Sure_the_Email_Has_an_Attachment\" >Make Sure the Email Has an Attachment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-the-attachments-not-showing-in-outlook-issue\/#Close_and_Reopen_Outlook\" >Close and Reopen Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-the-attachments-not-showing-in-outlook-issue\/#Check_Your_Internet_Connection\" >Check Your Internet Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-the-attachments-not-showing-in-outlook-issue\/#Preview_Your_Email_Attachments\" >Preview Your Email Attachments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-the-attachments-not-showing-in-outlook-issue\/#Delete_Your_Outlook_Cache\" >Delete Your Outlook Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-the-attachments-not-showing-in-outlook-issue\/#Disable_Your_Antivirus_Temporarily\" >Disable Your Antivirus (Temporarily)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-the-attachments-not-showing-in-outlook-issue\/#Ask_Your_Admin_to_Allow_Outlook_Email_Attachments\" >Ask Your Admin to Allow Outlook Email Attachments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-the-attachments-not-showing-in-outlook-issue\/#Fix_Outlooks_Attachment_Problems_for_Outgoing_Emails\" >Fix Outlook\u2019s Attachment Problems for Outgoing Emails<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-the-attachments-not-showing-in-outlook-issue\/#Use_the_Attachment_Option_in_the_Insert_or_Home_Tab\" >Use the Attachment Option in the Insert or Home Tab<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-the-attachments-not-showing-in-outlook-issue\/#Drag_and_Drop_Your_Files_to_Attach_Them\" >Drag and Drop Your Files to Attach Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-the-attachments-not-showing-in-outlook-issue\/#Ensure_Outlook_Isnt_Blocking_Your_Files_Format\" >Ensure Outlook Isn\u2019t Blocking Your File\u2019s Format<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Fix_the_Attachments_Not_Showing_in_Outlook_Issue%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Fix the Attachments Not Showing in Outlook Issue&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-736621\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/microsoft-outlook-logo-675.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Microsoft Outlook logo.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To resolve issues with incoming Outlook attachments, ensure the email has an attachment, relaunch Outlook, check your connection, preview and then <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a> the attachments. To fix outgoing attachment issues, use the &#8220;Home&#8221; or &#8220;Insert&#8221; tab to attach files, drag and drop your files, and change your file extension so Outlook won&#8217;t block it.<\/p>\n<p>Having trouble downloading or sending attachments in Microsoft Outlook on your computer? There are several potential causes, but all are fixable.\u00a0We\u2019ll show you how to make your attachment to show up.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solve_Issues_With_Incoming_Attachments_in_Outlook\"><\/span>Solve Issues With Incoming Attachments in Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t see attachments in your incoming emails, or you have problems viewing or downloading attachments, these methods will help you fix the problem.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Sure_the_Email_Has_an_Attachment\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Make Sure the Email Has an Attachment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you don\u2019t see an attachment in an email, double-check that the email was indeed sent <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/778912\/how-to-attach-a-folder-to-an-email\/\">with a file attached to it. It\u2019s possible the sender forgot to add the file, and you ended up receiving an email without any attachments.<\/p>\n<p>So how do you know? Outlook displays a paper clip icon next to every email with an attachment. If you open your inbox and take a look at your emails, all your emails with an attachment will have a paper clip icon next to them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-875335\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-outlook-email-attachment-icon.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"An email in Outlook with an attachment.\" width=\"730\" height=\"362\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Make sure the email you\u2019re expecting attachments in has that icon; it will look the same on desktop, web, and mobile versions of Outlook. If it doesn\u2019t, the email showed up without any files. In this case, it\u2019s best to ask the sender to resend the email with the intended files attached to it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Attach a Folder to an Email<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Close_and_Reopen_Outlook\"><\/span>Close and Reopen Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Outlook itself may be experiencing an issue, causing your attachments to not show up. In this case, restart the app and see if that fixes your issue. You can fix many minor issues with your apps by simply closing and reopening them.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/680236\/how-to-force-quit-an-app-on-windows-10\/\">To quit Outlook, in the app\u2019s top-left corner, select \u201cFile.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-875336\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-outlook-file-menu.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"730\" height=\"262\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then, in the left sidebar, click \u201cExit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-875337\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3-exit-outlook.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Exit&quot; in the left sidebar.\" width=\"730\" height=\"284\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once the app is closed, reopen it using your preferred method. You can also restart your browser if you\u2019re using the web version, or\u00a0learn how to\u00a0restart the iPhone app or close the Android app.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Your_Internet_Connection\"><\/span>Check Your Internet Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As you already know, Outlook needs access to the internet to fetch new emails and download attachments. If your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/126265\/how-to-troubleshoot-internet-connection-problems\/\">internet connection is not stable or working, that may be why you don\u2019t see any attachments in your emails.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, verify your connection\u2019s status by launching a web browser and visiting any website. If you can load the site, your connection is working. However, if your site doesn\u2019t load, check your connection and fix any issues with it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preview_Your_Email_Attachments\"><\/span>Preview Your Email Attachments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you see an attachment in an email but can\u2019t open it, try to preview it and then find the option to download the file. Outlook allows you to preview Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/695636\/how-to-forward-an-email-as-an-attachment-in-microsoft-outlook\/\">emails, text files, and image files in your emails.<\/p>\n<p>To do that, launch Outlook and open an email that has an attachment. Right-click this attachment, and in the menu that opens, choose \u201cPreview.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-875338\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4-outlook-preview-attachment.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Preview&quot; in the menu.\" width=\"730\" height=\"317\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Outlook will display your selected attachment\u2019s preview. You can now try to save this file by right-clicking the attachment and choosing \u201cSave As.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-875339\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-outlook-download-attachment.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"730\" height=\"327\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delete_Your_Outlook_Cache\"><\/span>Delete Your Outlook Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The desktop version of Outlook stores cache files to improve your overall emailing experience. When you face an issue with the app, like failing to see email attachments, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/765410\/how-to-clear-your-cache-on-windows-11\/\">clear this app cache and see if your issue gets resolved.<\/p>\n<p>Clearing the Outlook cache won\u2019t delete your emails, contacts, or any other information saved in the app. Also, Outlook will rebuild this cache as you use the app.<\/p>\n<p>To begin removing the cache, open the Windows Run dialog box by pressing Windows+R. Then, type the following in the box and press Enter:<\/p>\n<pre>%localappdata%\\Microsoft\\Outlook\\RoamCache<\/pre>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-875340\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/6-open-outlook-cache-folder.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enter the Outlook cache path and select &quot;OK.&quot;\" width=\"570\" height=\"337\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Outlook cache folder will open. Here, select all files by pressing Ctrl+A. Then, right-click a selected file and choose \u201cDelete.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Before you delete your files, it\u2019s a good idea to copy these files to a safe location on your computer. This way, if something goes wrong with Outlook, you can restore your cache and get the app working.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-875341\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/7-delete-outlook-cache.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Delete&quot; in the menu.\" width=\"730\" height=\"476\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When your cache is cleared, launch Outlook and see if you can access your email attachments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Clear Your Cache on Windows 11<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_Your_Antivirus_Temporarily\"><\/span>Disable Your Antivirus (Temporarily)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One reason Outlook fails to download your email attachments is that your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/794451\/best-antivirus-software\/\">antivirus program may have detected your attachments as potential threats. This leads the antivirus to block your access to those files.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, assuming you\u2019re sure of the email sender (addresses can be forged and spoofed) and you trust the attachments, turn off your computer\u2019s antivirus temporarily and try to download those email files again.<\/p>\n<p>The way you disable your antivirus protection depends on the program you\u2019re using. If you\u2019re using Microsoft Defender Antivirus, you can turn off the protection by heading into Windows Security &gt; Virus &amp; Threat Protection &gt; Manage Settings and disabling the \u201cReal-Time Protection\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-875342\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/8-disable-microsoft-defender-antivirus.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Turn off &quot;Real-Time Protection.&quot;\" width=\"730\" height=\"402\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now launch Outlook and try to download your attachments.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Remember to turn your antivirus back on as soon as you\u2019ve checked for the attachment. Leaving it turned off poses a huge security risk for you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_Your_Admin_to_Allow_Outlook_Email_Attachments\"><\/span>Ask Your Admin to Allow Outlook Email Attachments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your computer is managed by an organization like a school or business, your machine\u2019s settings may have been set up in a way that they restrict attachments in your emails.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, to be able to see and download your attachments, you\u2019ll have to reach out to your system admin and ask them to unblock your attachments. Once they\u2019ve done that, open Outlook and you\u2019ll be able to see as well as save your email attachments to your machine.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_Outlooks_Attachment_Problems_for_Outgoing_Emails\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_8\">Fix Outlook\u2019s Attachment Problems for Outgoing Emails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have issues sending attachments in your outgoing Outlook emails, try the following solutions to fix your issue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Attachment_Option_in_the_Insert_or_Home_Tab\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_9\">Use the Attachment Option in the Insert or Home Tab<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/203241\/beginner-how-to-manage-attachments-in-outlook-2013\/\">Outlook offers the \u201cAttach File\u201d option in multiple menus, allowing you to add your files even if the option doesn\u2019t work in one menu.<\/p>\n<p>In Outlook\u2019s both \u201cHome\u201d and \u201cInsert\u201d tabs, you\u2019ll find the \u201cAttach File\u201d option that lets you add files to the email you\u2019re composing. If you don\u2019t find this option on the \u201cHome\u201d tab, go to the \u201cInsert\u201d tab, and vice versa.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-875343\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/9-attach-file-outlook.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Attach File.&quot;\" width=\"730\" height=\"324\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That helps fix the attachment issue if it\u2019s caused by an interface glitch.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drag_and_Drop_Your_Files_to_Attach_Them\"><\/span>Drag and Drop Your Files to Attach Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Like many other apps, Outlook supports <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/677102\/how-to-set-default-file-drag-and-drop-behavior-on-windows-10\/\">drag-and-drop, allowing you to add files to your emails by simply dragging and dropping them from your file manager. If the menu option didn\u2019t work, try attaching by dropping it into the email.<\/p>\n<p>You can use this method by opening an email compose window and your file manager window where your files are located. Then, drag the file from your file manager window and drop it onto the email window in Outlook.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-875344\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/10-drag-drop-files-outlook.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Drag and drop files in Outlook.\" width=\"729\" height=\"323\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Outlook will add your dropped files to your email as attachments. You can then write up and send your email the usual way.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ensure_Outlook_Isnt_Blocking_Your_Files_Format\"><\/span>Ensure Outlook Isn\u2019t Blocking Your File\u2019s Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Outlook doesn\u2019t allow users to access files with certain formats, and you should be aware of these <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/356448\/what-is-a-file-extension\/\">file extensions whether you\u2019re sending or receiving email attachments.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the popular file formats that Outlook blocks include APP, CAB, CMD, COM, EXE, ISO, JAR, MSI, REG, and PY. Outlook will block access to these files in the app, or at least give you a \u201cThis item contains attachments that are potentially unsafe\u201d warning.<\/p>\n<p>However, there\u2019s a way to get around that. You can change your file\u2019s extension to the one that Outlook doesn\u2019t block, and then ask the receiver to change it back to the original format when they receive the file. This way, you can send any file format to your receivers.<\/p>\n<p>Changing a file\u2019s extension is as easy as renaming it. To do it, in your file manager, right-click your file and choose \u201cRename.\u201d Then, remove the current extension, use an Outlook-supported extension (such as TXT), and press Enter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-875345\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/11-change-file-extension.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Change a file's extension.\" width=\"730\" height=\"323\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then, attach this file to your email and send the email off. When the receiver gets the file, they can use the above method to change the file extension to what it originally was.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s how you resolve some of the attachment-related issues with Outlook on your computer. 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