Forgotten attachment reminder
In Classic compose, if your message mentions an attachment, for example "please find attached" or "herewith", but nothing is attached, clicking Send shows "Probably you wanted to attach a file, but forgot". Click Want to Attach to go back and add the file, or No, Send Email to send it as it is.
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How to forgotten attachment reminder
- Write your mail in Classic compose and click Send.
- If the reminder appears, decide whether you meant to attach a file.
- Click Want to Attach and add the file, or click No, Send Email.
When to use it
Kunal in sales writes "PFA the quotation" and clicks Send without attaching it. The reminder pops up, he attaches the PDF, and avoids a follow-up mail saying "sorry, forgot the file".
Good to know
- The check looks for words such as attach, file, enclose, document and herewith.
- Text below your signature, such as quoted earlier mails, is ignored.
- This reminder is in Classic compose. To switch, click the arrow next to Compose Mail and turn on Classic.
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Updated 2026-10-28