How to Put a Word Document Into an Email & Not by Attaching It

Techwalla may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. Learn more about our affiliate and product review process here.

When you email a Word document directly from Microsoft Word, it is emailed as an attached document. An attached document is a separate file that prompts you to open or save the file to view its contents. With the increase of viruses, you may be asked to include a Word document in the body of your email. Doing so allows readers to view the contents of your document without Microsoft Word.

Advertisement

Using Microsoft Outlook

Video of the Day

Step 1

Click the "New" button in Outlook 2007 to compose a message.

Video of the Day

Step 2

Select the "Insert" tab from the ribbon and choose "Attach File." The "Insert File" dialog box opens.

Advertisement

Step 3

Select the file you want to add.

Step 4

Expand "Insert" and the bottom-right section of the dialog box. Then choose "Insert as Text."

Using Other Email Programs

Step 1

Start Word 2007 and open the Word document you want to send.

Advertisement

Step 2

Press "Ctrl+A" to select the entire document. Then right-click and select "Copy" from the pop-up list.

Advertisement

Step 3

Minimize Word and open the email program you want to use.

Advertisement

Step 4

Compose a new message as you would normally, adding the recipient's name in the "To" field and a subject line.

Step 5

Place your cursor within the message body of your email. Then select "Edit" and "Paste" from the toolbar or press "Ctrl+V" to paste the document directly into the email.

Advertisement

Advertisement

references