WORKING WITH DOCUMENTS
Attaching files to a document
You can attach all types of files to a document, such as executables, graphic files, compressed files, even Notes databases (files with the NSF extension). When you attach a file, you're attaching a copy of the file, so the original is not affected.

Once you attach a file, Notes shows an icon indicating the file type and name if you have the file's application installed. For example, this is an icon for a 1-2-3 workbook file attachment:

Attachment

Notes shows a generic icon if you don't have the file's application installed. For example:

Generic Icon

To attach a file

1. With the document in Edit mode, click where you want the file attachment to appear (for example, at the end of the document).

2. Choose File - Attach.

3. Select the file's drive and directory, and then select the file. (You can select multiple files by pressing CTRL while clicking file names.)

4. (Optional) To prevent Notes from compressing the file, deselect Compress. Compressing an attachment makes the attachment smaller in size.

5. Click Create.

Tip A quick way to add attachments to documents is to use the paper clip toolbar button Paperclip toolbar button located on the toolbar. For information on displaying the toolbar, see Modifying the toolbar display.

For information on embedding data or files in a document, see Embedding data in a Notes document. For information on exporting data from Notes to send to others, see Exporting documents.

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