Cannot attach as copy

Question

When uploading a file to email the "attach as copy" option is not showing and i can only upload to the onedrive link. I need to attach as copy.

Answer 1

Hi Lisa,

Thanks for reaching out and sharing about the missing “Attach as Copy” option. I understand it’s important to send files as actual attachments instead of OneDrive links.

In New Outlook for Windows, files from OneDrive or SharePoint default to cloud links. To attach as a copy, select your file, click the dropdown next to Share Link, and choose Attach. There’s currently no setting to make this the default, but Microsoft is aware and may add it in future updates. For now, you can share feedback through Help > Feedback in Outlook.

I recommend checking the related thread on Microsoft’s support forums: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/4658458/how-do-i-attach-as-a-copy-and-not-as-a-link-from-o

I hope you find this information helpful. Please let me know if you have any further questions If the answer is helpful, please click "Accept Answer".

Regards,
Carlo