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Close Before You Attach
If you're working on a Word or Excel document, a previous Tech Tip pointed out that your saved document remains intact, while the document you're working on opens with a "~$" as the first two characters of the document.
Similarly, if you're working on an Access database, opening the database creates an .ldb file which, in effect, locks the database so that records cannot be deleted from it unless you confirm the record deletion.
But what if you're attaching files to an email after you've finished creating them?
The best way to assure that the proper file is attached is to close completely out of the document and the program in which you are working. Then, create your email and attach the document. You'll have to remember where you filed the document, but if you can't remember, the "Search" function is there to help you. It's better than creating an attachement that's either a temporary file or a locked database. The recipient of the attachment will not be able to open those since they only exist in RAM on your computer.
