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how to attach a picture to gmail.I can do a PDF file or document.

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I open Gmail compose & reduce it to ~ 1/2 of monitor screen .Then i open my pictures folder, select the picture to be sent as an attachment & reduce this screen to ~ 1/2 of monitor screen & then i drag the picture to the Email i am composing.The picture goes over but it remains a full picture that occupies the entire area for the message.When i do this with a PDF file it transfers as an attachment. Further, when i send the Email with the picture it cannot be manipulated by receiver. I am using Windows 8. 

    Any help would be appreciated.
I open Gmail compose & reduce it to ~ 1/2 of monitor screen .Then i open my pictures folder, select the picture to be sent as an attachment & reduce this screen to ~ 1/2 of monitor screen & then i drag the picture to the Email i am composing.The picture goes over but it remains a full picture that occupies the entire area for the message.When i do this with a PDF file it transfers as an attachment. Further, when i send the Email with the picture it cannot be manipulated by receiver. I am using Windows 8. Any help would be appreciated.

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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You may need to use the paper clip button (attach file button) to ensure that Gmail attaches images instead of placing them inline in the message body.