In this piece, we’ll explore the process of incorporating a OneDrive link into an Outlook email. This method proves beneficial for those looking to distribute files to others without the need to send hefty email attachments.
Step 1: Open Outlook and Compose a New Email
First, open your Outlook email client and click on the “Compose” button to start a new email. This will bring up the email composition window where you can type in the recipient’s email address, subject line, and body of the email.
Step 2: Click on the Attach File Icon
Next, click on the “Attach File” icon located in the toolbar above the message box. This will bring up a file explorer window where you can select the OneDrive file that you want to attach.
Step 3: Select the OneDrive File
In the file explorer window, navigate to your OneDrive folder and select the file that you want to attach. Once you have selected the file, click on the “Insert” button to add it to your email.
Step 4: Choose Attach as a Link
After selecting the OneDrive file, you will see an option to “Attach as a link”. Click on this option to attach the file as a link instead of attaching it directly to the email. This will allow your recipients to access the file from their own OneDrive account without downloading it.
Step 5: Review and Send
Once you have attached the OneDrive file as a link, review your email to make sure that everything is correct. If everything looks good, click on the “Send” button to send your email with the OneDrive link attached.
Conclusion
Attaching a OneDrive link in Outlook is a simple process that can save you time and space when sharing files with others. By following these steps, you can easily attach a OneDrive file as a link in your email and share it with your recipients.
