How to add an Attachment to a Mail Message in Mac OS X El Capitan

Description: This article will show how to compose a new message and attach a file to the message in the Mail app in Mac OS X El Capitan.

  1. From the Mac OS X home screen, open up the Mail application located in the dock.
    Mac OS X home screen, Mail app in Dock
  2. Select the New Message icon at the top left corner of the window.
    Mail app, Types of accounts, Continue
  3. Click on the Paperclip icon near the top right corner of the window to attach an item.
    Mail app, Types of accounts, Continue
  4. Select the desired file to attach and then click Choose file.

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