Say what an attachment is
Find the file somebody sent you, and open it without fear.
An attachment is a file — a photo, a form, a ticket — sent alongside the message rather than typed into it.
A paperclip beside the message is the sign that one is there.
Key points
- An attachment is a file sent alongside a message
- The paperclip and the file name are how you find one
What to remember
- Opening one changes nothing. It only shows you the file.
- An attachment carries its own name. Look for the name.
Try this
Find a message with a paperclip in your own inbox. Press the file name once.
Practice: Say what an attachment is. Your first lesson is free, with no account or card; the rest are part of a Lantern plan. Interactive lessons require JavaScript.