How to Save an Attachment to Your Computer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Log into your e-mail account.

   Open your web browser, type in www.yahoo.com on the address bar, and hit "Enter." Click on the Mail icon on the upper-right side of the screen and log in with your e-mail address and password.
   
   Alternatively, you can head to http://mail.yahoo.com.
   
   You won’t need to click any Mail icon; just enter your login details and click "Sign In."
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   Step 2: Go to your inbox.

   Once you’re logged in, go to your inbox by clicking on it on the left menu panel of the window.
   
   Web e-mail providers basically have a common layout, with the menu panel on the left pane. , Once you’re inside the inbox, click on the message with the attachment you want to save.
   
   Messages with attachments have the paper clip icon beside it. , On the current interface of Yahoo mail, go to the body of the e-mail message and scroll down.
   
   All files attached to a message are listed at the bottom of the body. , For images, click the Down arrow on the lower right corner of the thumbnail to download it.
   
   Wait for the file to finish downloading. , Double-click on the file to open it.
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   Step 3: Open the message with the attachment you want to save.

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   Step 4: Scroll down the message.

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   Step 5: Click the Download link beside the name of the file.

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   Step 6: Go to your computer’s Download folder to see the saved attachment.

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