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when i attach some of the document .this attachment go in a
separate attachment .they go in the body of the email.they are
not comming in the toolbar.kindly let me know the idea.any help
would be highly appreciated.

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Quick summary tied to the thread: reported attachments ending up inside the message body rather than in the attachments area; asked for details and asked for clarification. The behavior in Outlook is driven by how the file is inserted and by the message format. The steps below show reliable checks and fixes you can apply immediately.

Why this happens and a quick test: files dropped into the message body or added with Insert -> Picture (or certain Insert methods) become inline content and render inside the body. To confirm, compose a new message, change the message format to Plain Text (Format -> Plain Text) and then attach the same file — if it appears on the attachments line, the previous insertion method created an inline item.

Practical fixes for Outlook 2003

  • Use the Attach File (paperclip) button on the Standard toolbar to add files. If the button is missing: right‑click any toolbar -> Customize -> Commands -> Insert -> Attach File and add it.
  • If you dragged the file into the body, delete that inline object and reattach with Attach File.
  • To force an embedded object to show as an icon: Insert -> Object -> Create from File -> Browse -> check "Display as icon" (this embeds it as an attachment icon).
  • For a longer‑term solution, set compose format to Plain Text for messages that must show attachments on the attachments line: Tools -> Options -> Mail Format -> Compose in this message format -> Plain Text. Note: Plain Text removes HTML formatting and inline images.

If the issue persists: run Outlook without add‑ins to rule out interference:

outlook.exe /safe

If inline attachments only appear when replying, the original message likely contained inline items; forwarding or reattaching is the workaround. Also verify Office updates/service packs are applied.

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Member Avatar for abu taher

plz clear and details. I don't understand what you said.

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when i tried to attach some file as a attachment.it is not comming
as a standard way.instead it is comming at detail section.where
user write the repy and all these things .

Member Avatar for caperjack

when i tried to attach some file as a attachment.it is not comming
as a standard way.instead it is comming at detail section.where
user write the repy and all these things .

details like email program you are using and the type of file you are attaching and are you having this problem with all attachments

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details like email program you are using and the type of file you are attaching and are you having this problem with all attachments

i am using ms outlook 2003.i am trying to attach any type of file.means i am having this problem with all type of attachments.Kindly find the attachment also.

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