Say Goodbye to the "File Too Large to Send" Woes
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Say Goodbye to the "File Too Large to Send" Woes

How many times have you found yourself in the middle of an urgent email, trying to attach a critical file, only to be met with the dreaded notification – "file too large to send"? We've all been there, and it can be incredibly frustrating. Vendors such as Adobe have long offered a solution to this when sending pdf and other file types that can be saved in Creative Cloud. Outlook? We've just been presented with an error message and had to resort to third-party solutions or sending multiple emails.

Error spelled out in game tiles: Photo by Miguel Á. Padriñán

But here's some good news: Microsoft has heard our collective sighs of exasperation and is taking action to solve this problem once and for all.

In a recent update announcement, Microsoft shared their plan to integrate Outlook with Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage platform. This integration means that when you encounter an attachment size limit in Outlook, you'll be prompted to upload your file to OneDrive, ensuring your document reaches its intended recipient.

This is a game-changer, and the best part is that it's not too good to be true – it's actually happening!

While Android users are already benefiting from this new feature, the rollout for everyone else is just around the corner, scheduled for this month. So, you won't have to wait long to bid farewell to the days of compressing, resizing, or abandoning large files or resorting to third-party services that can pose security risks. Microsoft is paving the way for a smoother and more efficient email experience.

If you're eager to make the most of your Microsoft 365 subscription and want to learn more about this exciting development, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. We're here to help you unlock the full potential of these productivity tools.

Let's embrace this positive change together and say goodbye to those "file too large to send" woes once and for all!

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