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HOW-TO ADD AN IMAGE-BASED FILE TO YOUR EMAIL

Adding an Image-based file (JPG OR PNG)

Watch this video or follow the images below see how to add a JPG or PNG to your email.

Step 1.
Open Outlook, and select New Email.

Step 2.
In the top bar of the email, under the Message Tab, look for the Pictures icon. Click on the Pictures icon or word, a drop down box will appear, select Picture from file.

Step 3.
Locate the image on your computer and click on Insert.

If you need to link the image to website, link, or calendar reminder follow steps 4-5, if not skip to step 6.

Step 4.
To add a link to the image, right click on the image, and select Hyperlink.

Step 5.
Once in the hyperlink box, type or paste in the website link you would like to link to, and select OK.

Step 6.
Fill out the “to” and “subject” fields.

Step 7.
Send.