How to Easily Delete Attachments in Gmail Before Forwarding Emails
Learn how to delete email attachments in Gmail before forwarding. Follow these simple steps for a cleaner email send.
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To delete an attachment in Gmail before forwarding, open the email and click on the drop-down arrow next to the reply button. Select ‘Forward’ to open the email draft. Remove any attachments by clicking the 'x' next to the filenames at the bottom of the draft. This deletes the attachments while retaining the original email content, making it ready to forward without attached files. This simple process ensures you’re sending only what's necessary.**
FAQs & Answers
- Can I remove attachments from an email in Gmail without deleting the email? Yes, you can remove attachments from an email in Gmail before forwarding it by clicking the 'x' next to the filename in the draft email.
- Is it possible to edit an email while forwarding it in Gmail? Yes, when you click 'Forward' in Gmail, the email opens in a draft where you can edit the text and remove attachments as needed.
- What happens to the original email when I delete attachments before forwarding? Deleting attachments before forwarding will not affect the original email's content; it will only remove the files attached to the email.
- How can I ensure I'm only sending necessary attachments in Gmail? To ensure you're only sending necessary attachments, always check and remove any unwanted files by clicking the 'x' next to them before clicking 'Send' on your forwarded email.