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1 Attachment Step by Step In Action Dayton Metro Library Yahoo! allows its users a choice of classic view or its All-New page display. For this guide, we will use the classic version of the service provided by Yahoo.com. The process of attaching a file is generally the same, but may vary according to defined procedure for the provider that you are using. For example, see chart below. To write an message in Classic View you must click the button titled Compose. To write an message in All New page version you click the link titled New. Before you start, please take note. In order to verify your account, Yahoo! will generate a code that you will need to decipherer and type in the designated text box. This code randomly occurs, typically when you first login, when you click Send to submit your or when you access your mail account options. Please review the section below to understand why this process is used. WHY DO I HAVE TO TYPE THE CODE SHOWN? CAPTCHA CAPTCHA: Telling Humans and Computers Apart Automatically A CAPTCHA is a program that ensures the response generated is not by a computer. Codes are generated so the humans can determine the lettering and numbers. Humans can read distorted text, but current computer programs cannot. For example, see the code shown above. You will see this program used when signing up for online accounts, changing passwords, or any process that requires user (human) verification. Typically, capitalization is not required when typing the code; your provider will list any requirements within the CAPTCHA section. Use these links to learn more: In Action 1 5/11/2010

2 What is an Attachment? An attachment is a file that accompanies an message. The attachment is an exact copy of the original file. The recipient of the attachment must have a program that is capable of reading the attached file in order to open it. Step 1 Go to the Yahoo! Step 2 Log in to your Yahoo! account. Left click on Sign In. If you do not have a Yahoo! account, click the link titled Sign Up to create your account. When completed, got to Step 3 1. Click here. 2. Enter your Yahoo ID & Password Step 3 Click on the "Compose" button to create your message. 3. Click here. In Action 2 5/11/2010

3 Before you proceed to Step 4, make sure that your file/document is closed. Take a note of where you saved it, so that you can locate your file for the next step. For example, Microsoft Word files will save to the folder My Documents, if you do not direct it elsewhere. Step 4 Compose (write) your message to the person whom you are sending the attachment and click the "Attach Files" button located just below the Subject: text box. 4. Click here. Step 5 Click the "Browse" button to choose from the saved files on your computer. Yahoo! Mail gives you five immediate file options, which makes it faster to attach files. 5. Click here. In Action 3 5/11/2010

4 Step 6 Choose the file you wish to send as an attachment. Click on it and it will appear in the text box at the bottom under File name. For files saved on a Floppy Disk, CD-R or Flash Drive click on the My Computer button located on left side of the Choose file dialog box. Click the Open button after you have clicked on your file. 6. Click here. Step 7 Click "Attach Files" again and wait until the files are attached. Once you have chosen as many files as you wish to send, you can then continue writing in the message box (although if a "Continue to Message" button appears you must first click on it.) 7. Click here. In Action 4 5/11/2010

5 Step 8 To confirm your file has attached, look just below the subject line to see if your file along with a paperclip is displayed. Click the "Send" button and the file will be sent as an attachment along with your message. 8. Click here. Helpful Links - Classic Version - All New Version o - Use this link to research your options for choosing a free providers. In Action 5 5/11/2010

6 Attachment Step by Step Other Providers To attach a file to a message you're composing, follow these steps: 1. Click Attach a file under the subject field. 2. Browse through your files and click the name of the file you'd like to attach. 3. Click Open. If you'd like to remove a file you've attached to a message and are using the advanced attachment features, uncheck the box next to the file. If you're using the basic attachment features, click Remove. Send a File Attachment with Windows Live Hotmail Hotmail To attach a file to a message in Windows Live Hotmail: Start composing a new message in Windows Live Hotmail. Click Attach: in the message's toolbar. Select File. Click Browse... Your browser may alternatively display a Choose or similar button. If so, use that instead. Select a file on your computer. Click Open. Now click Attach. To attach another file, select Attach: File again. Continue editing the message. Eventually, click Send to deliver the message together with its attachments. Note: that there is a size limit on the attachments you can send. Keep in mind that you cannot send executable files or messages larger than 25 MB. For larger files, you can use a file sending service. In Action 6 5/11/2010

7 Attach a File to Your AOL Web mail If you attach a single file to your , it will not be compressed automatically. The recipient will not need any special decompression software to use the file. To attach a file to your 1. In the AOL Write Mail or AIM Compose window, next to Attachments:, click the Choose File button or click the "Browse" button, located adjacent to the small paper clip. 2. Navigate to the folder that contains the file you want to attach. 3. Double-click the file you want to attach or select it and then click "Open". 4. Address and write your , ensure the file being sent is not open, then click the Send button. In Action 7 5/11/2010