How to Easily Delete Attachments in Gmail Replies

Learn how to delete attachments in Gmail replies quickly and effortlessly. Edit your emails with ease!

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To delete attachments in a Gmail reply, switch from 'Reply' to 'Forward' mode. Click the three dots in the bottom right corner, then select 'Forward'. This allows you to see the attached files. Delete the undesired attachments by clicking the 'x' next to each file. Afterward, change back to 'Reply' mode, and your reply will be sent without the attachments.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I delete attachments from an email I received in Gmail? To delete attachments from an email you've received in Gmail, open the email and click the 'X' next to the attachments you want to remove before replying.
  2. Can I remove attachments in Gmail without forwarding? No, to remove attachments in a reply, you must switch to 'Forward' mode first, as this allows you to see and delete the attachments.
  3. What happens if I delete attachments in a Gmail reply? If you delete attachments in a Gmail reply, the reply will be sent without those attachments. It won't affect the original email or its attachments.
  4. Is there a way to avoid sending attachments in Gmail replies altogether? Yes, to avoid sending attachments in Gmail replies, make sure to manually delete them in 'Forward' mode before switching back to 'Reply' mode.