How to attach a folder in Microsoft Outlook and send multiple files at once

You can attach a folder to an email in Microsoft Outlook to send several files all at once.
To attach a folder in Outlook, you'll need to compress it before adding it to your email draft. 

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If you need to send multiple files to someone over email, consider attaching a folder instead of individual files. Attaching a folder to an Outlook email compresses the data into one email attachment for easier sending.
This process helps avoid files arriving out of order or missing attachments and can save you and the recipient lots of time. 
To attach a folder to an email in Microsoft Outlook, you'll need to compress it into a zipped folder. Once the folder is compressed, it can be attached to an email. 
Here's how to do it on your 
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How to attach a folder in Outlook
1. Open File Explorer (also known as Windows Explorer and Explorer) and locate the folder that you want to attach.
2. Right-click on the folder you want to attach.
3. Hover your cursor over "Sent to" and click on "Compressed (zipped) folder." 

4. Double-check that the compression has completed and that you have a new folder. 

5. Open Outlook and create a "New message." 
6. Click on the paperclip icon in your message window and click "Upload and share." 

7. Locate your compressed folder in the pop-up window that appears. 
8. Select the compressed folder once you've located it and click "Open." 

9. If you receive a message that reads, "We're having trouble loading your folder," choose "Change location."

10. Click "Upload" and attach the compressed folder. 
11. The compressed folder will appear attached to your email. 

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