Read an attachment
An attachment is a file that can be created in any program, such as a Microsoft Word document, a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, a .wav file, or a bitmap. When a message contains an attachment, Microsoft Office Outlook Web Access displays a paper clip icon  next to it in the message list.
When the message is opened, the name of the attached file appears in the message heading information. Some attachments, such as .txt and .gif files, are opened directly by the Web browser.
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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.
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To read an attachment
- Click the attachment file name, located in the 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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