Outlook is the software Microsoft provides that allows you to send and receive emails. Apart from this, outlook also allows us to use some other services through which you can manage calendars, get a space to store names and numbers of your contacts, and also you can track your daily tasks.
If you are facing trouble in sending emails with attachments then you can solve it by reading this article. There are many reasons responsible for facing this issue:
1. The file size can be exceeded
Make sure that the attachment you are using in your email should not exceed the size limit. Some organizations have their fixed size limit so if you go beyond that limit then the error will be shown and the mail will not accept the attachment. The standard file size for Outlook is 20 MB for every attachment of email.
How to fix the issue?
Try to compress the file size using a file compressor application or delete extra images from the file and keep only relevant images in it. In case you cannot delete anything from the file then please try to share the file in two halves. Either you can save the file on Google Drive and share the link of the drive and give access to the viewer.
2. Verify the file type
Ensure that Outlook supports the file type you are using also it should be supported by the receiver’s end. If the file type is not supported, you can either rename the file or modify its type to see if that resolves the issue.
How to fix the issue?
Verify the file’s extension. Email providers frequently restrict specific file types as a security precaution, such as executable files (.exe) or zip packages that include executable files. Verify that your email service supports the attachment’s file format.
3. Restart your outlook
Sometimes applications face some sort of temporary glitches and conflicts that can become barriers in sending emails with attachments.
How to fix the issue?
It can be solved by simply closing the application and then again starting it.
4. Disable antivirus or firewall:
Temporarily turn off your antivirus software or firewall because they might be causing interference with the attachment process. If you can successfully send the email with the attachment after disabling these security measures.
How to fix the issue?
The issue can be solved by temporarilydisabling the antivirus or by adding the outlook to the whitelist in your antivirus or firewall software. Either you can disable any antivirus software add-ins that are installed in Outlook.
5. Check your internet connection
Ensure that your internet connection is stable and reliable. A weak or intermittent connection can disrupt the sending process and cause issues with attachments.
How to fix the issue?
Check the internet speed or browsing speed on your system or restart the router to boost up the speed. To check the internet speed, play the YouTube video and check whether the video is buffering or not. If the video is buffering then contact the internet service provider.
6. Clear the Outbox
One of the reasons for not sending emails with attachments is that the cloud storage is full and you need to clear the outbox to get cloud storage and to solve the issue.
How to fix the issue?
If the email with the attachment is stuck in the Outbox folder, try clearing the Outbox. Right-click on the Outbox folder and select “Empty Folder” to remove any messages that are stuck or pending. Then, attempt to send the email with the attachment again.
7. Update Outlook
Make sure you have the latest updates and patches installed for your version of Outlook. Updates often include bug fixes and improvements that can resolve issues related to sending attachments.
How to fix the issue?
The outlook needs updated time by time to explore its new features. To update Outlook open Outlookonthe computer Open Outlook on your computer then go to the ‘File’ tab at the top-left corner. After that select ‘Office Account’.In the ‘Office Account’ window, click ‘Update Options’ to expand the menu and select ‘Update Now’. Outlook will then check for available updates.
8. Try a different email client or method
Sometimes there can be he problem with the email client so you can ask for a different email from the client or you can choose a different platform to send the attachment.
How to fix the issue?
If the problem continues to persist, consider using an alternative email of the client or method to send the attachment. You can try using webmail, a different email application, or a different device to determine if the issue is specific to Outlook.
Conclusion
Here are some common troubleshooting techniques you can try to resolve issues with sending emails with attachments on Outlook. We recommend following the solutions listed above to address the problem. These suggestions are based on our understanding of the topic and our experience in resolving similar issues. We hope this information proves helpful in resolving your Outlook concerns.
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