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Read an attachment

An attachment can be any type of file, such as a Microsoft Word document, a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, a .wav file, or a bitmap. When a posted message contains an attachment, Microsoft Office Outlook Web Access displays a paper clip icon Icon image next to it in the public folder display.

When the posted message is opened, you'll see the name of the attached file in the heading information. Some attachments, such as .txt and .gif files, are opened directly by the Web browser.

Caution  Don't open an attachment unless you trust the content and the person who sent it to you. Attachments are a common method for spreading computer viruses. For this reason, Outlook Web Access may require you to first save attachments to your computer's hard drive before opening them. This will happen when an attachment contains a file with certain extensions, such as .mht, .xml, or .js. For a complete list of potentially dangerous file extensions that Outlook Web Access may filter, contact your server administrator.

To read an attachment

  • Click the attachment file name, located in the posted message heading information. The attachment will open in a new browser window.

Important  Before editing attached files, you must download them to your computer. For help downloading files, see the Web browser documentation.


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