In this article, we will show you how to compress an Excel file for email. Simply follow the process below.
Follow the steps below to compress an Excel file for email.
Click on 'File' in the top-left corner of your Excel File. Select 'Save As' and choose Excel Binary Workbook (*.xlsb)' as location to save your file. Click 'Save.' This format reduces file size.
Open your email client, such as Microsoft Outlook or Gmail. Click 'Compose' to create a new email.
In the 'To' field, type in the email address of the recipient to whom you want to send the Excel file.
In your new email draft, find and click the 'Attach files' button. It's usually represented by a paperclip icon. Browse your computer to find the compressed Excel file you saved earlier (with the '.xlsb' extension). Select the file and click 'Open' or 'Attach' to add it to your email.
With the file attached, write your email message in the main body of the email. Check the attached file to make sure it's the correct one.
Once you're ready, click the 'Send' button to send your email with the attached compressed Excel file.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to compress an Excel file for email. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to import email addresses from Excel to Gmail or our article on how to validate email address in Excel.
