How to open an attachment from your email.

1.    Open your email and look for the attachment - usually indicated by a paper clip symbol.

2.    Double click on the attachment name

 4.    Click on OPEN

5.    The attachment will be opened by the appropriate programme whether it’s a picture, a document or a powerpoint presentation.

This allows you to view it only.  You can only now save this to a location on your computer by using FILE and SAVE AS.

How to save an attachment to your computer for viewing later.

6.    Left Click (once) on the attachment name only (You may have to double click BUT don’t open the attachment, if you do accidentally, close the window).  

7.    This will open a window giving you a SAVE or OPEN option.  In the window choose the SAVE option [See SAVING FILES & PHOTOS Sheet 3]

8.    This will open a window asking where you want to save it.

9.    If the attachment is a picture, in the top window, use the arrow and look for My Pictures, and select My Pictures. If a document, select My Documents.

10.           In the top line it should now say My Pictures (or My Documents), in the File name line check the file name (YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT IT IS CALLED) – change it if you need to; in the File type, it should say .jpg (or.jpeg).

11.           If this is correct, click save.

The file/picture  is now on your PC or Laptop.  You can close your email and access this image in My Pictures (or My Documents).  The attachment is still in your email.  The version on your PC is a copy.