Shared Email Templates
Create an attachment reminder in email templates for Outlook
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To set up a reminder for attaching files from your device when using a template, you’ll need the WhatToAttach macro.
Start creating or editing a template.
On the template editor toolbar, select the
Insert macro button.Select What to attach.
Type in any word or phrase that will prompt you to attach the necessary file.
- With the
Insert nested macro button, you can open a list of macros that can be nested and select the one you need. - With a check mark next to Required, your template won’t be inserted into an email message if a file is not selected.
- With a check mark next to Allow multiple files, it will be possible to select more than one file.
When you’re finished, select OK.

- With the
Save your template.
When you insert a template that contains the WhatToAttach macro into an email, you’ll see a dialog reminding you that an attachment is needed. To select a file, click Browse.
