TSGL: Fwd: Re: GIFs in an email

[H Davis]

Chuck,

I got these results by entering "insert image" into the Yahoo Mail help 
search. I haven't actually tried any of these since I don't use Yahoo 
mail much.

What’s the difference between inserting and attaching photos?
Photos (JPEG format only) can be either inserted into or attached to a 
message. Inserting photos places small ("thumbnail") versions of the 
photos directly into the body of the message and then links the 
thumbnails to the full resolution photos which get uploaded online to 
Yahoo! Photos. Because the thumbnails are very small in size (typically 
on the order of 2K) this allows the message to stay small. In addition, 
the PhotoMail message border is added to the message and various editing 
(layout, rotate, borders, captions) is possible. Attaching a photo takes 
the full resolution photo and adds it as a standard attachment to the 
message. Because full resolution photos are often quite large, it is 
possible to send many more photos in a single message by inserting them 
than by attaching them. Inserting/PhotoMails are denoted by the icon 
(thumbnail) and attaching/attachments are denoted by the icon (paperclip).

Can I still attach photos rather than insert them?
By default, photos (JPEG format only) will be inserted to create a 
PhotoMail rather than attached the standard way. For a given message, to 
change from inserting to attaching, simply choose the toggle to attach 
(marked by the paperclip icon) on the Quick Select Tool. If you prefer 
to set the Quick Select Tool to default to attaching, follow these steps:

1. Click on the "Mail Options" link at the top right-hand portion of the 
screen.
2. Click on "General Preferences:
3. Go to the section labeled "PhotoMail"
4. For the option that says "Insert/Attach Photos" choose the option 
that says "Attach photos to my email"
5. Click the "Save" button

Why are certain photos not able to be inserted?
PhotoMail only works for photos of JPEG format and 5MB or less in size. 
Other photos can be attached as standard attachments, but not inserted 
inline to create PhotoMails.

What is PhotoMail?
PhotoMail is a new, free feature within Yahoo! Mail that is currently in 
beta. PhotoMail allows Yahoo! Mail users to send e-mail messages with 
small ("thumbnail") photos inserted right into the body of the message. 
These photos can be selected from the PC, Yahoo! Photos, or Yahoo! Image 
Search. The sender can resize and rotate the thumbnail photos, as well 
as apply borders and captions. The thumbnail photos are linked to the 
full resolution versions that are uploaded to Yahoo! Photos. (For Image 
Search photos, the thumbnail photos are linked to a web page that shows 
the original site where the image was posted.) When the recipient 
receives the PhotoMail, he can double click on the thumbnail photos to 
view the full resolution photos. These full resolution photos are 
accessible by the recipient for 90 days. The recipient has the option to 
order prints, print at home, play a slideshow, save to his PC, or save 
to his Yahoo! Photos account.

How do I add PhotoMail to my Yahoo! Mail account?
A one-time (per PC) installation is required in order to send PhotoMail. 
The system requirements are:

PC with Windows 2000 or Windows XP and Internet Explorer 5.5 and above.

To send a PhotoMail you must be composing in color and graphics rather 
than plain text. You must also have a international language setting 
that allows PhotoMail (see next question). Follow these steps to install 
the Quick Select Tool:

1. Click on the "Compose" button.
2. Click on the "Insert Photos" button next to the "Attach Files" 
button. If you DON'T see the "Insert Photos" button, simply go directly 
to http://photomail.mail.yahoo.com.
3. Click on the "Get Started" button to initiate the installation. 
Depending on your operating system you may be prompted to confirm the 
installation again. When the installation is complete you will return 
back to the Compose page with the Quick Select Tool opened.

HTH

H Davis

Chuck Neuenschwander wrote:
> Tried this:
>      created a word document
>                  text
>                   jpg
>                  text
>   and did a copy all
>    
>   went to Yahoo
>   (in MSIE as well as Firefox)
>   did a COMPOSE
>   pasted
>   it showed a box where the jpg was
>   sent it to myself
>   and there was nothing there
>   just the text from above and below the jpg.
>   -chuck
>
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H Davis   hdavis1 at gmail.com