2007-01-16 02:27:10 · 24 answers · asked by L W 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
A Paper Clip is a graphical way of telling you their is an attached filed in your email. If your creating the email then it's where you click to add files!!!
Always be care full of these, if it's from an untrusted source such as a friend that you really know, then it may be a virus, always have up to date anti-virus protection before opening any email. Free anti-virus can be obtained from Avast.com, they are a very good company and offer more updates then Symantec or McAfee!!!
2007-01-16 02:32:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that there is a file attached to the message. Picture it like opening an envelope and reading a letter. You see a paperclip on the corner of the paper. What do you do? You look behind the letter to see what's "attached" to it. Same thing, but on a computer. Find the key labelled (Open attachment (or something like that). If not, simply double-click the paperclip or the file next to it.
2007-01-16 02:38:03 · answer #2 · answered by genghis41f 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some document is attached to the email. Unless you recognize the sender of the email or are expecting an attachment I would not attempt to open the attachment. Unfortunately, attachments to emails are probably the most common way that virus's and trojans are spread on the internet.
If you are expecting the attachment, or know who sent it, the easiest way to view the document is to right click your mouse on the paperclip and then choose the open option.
2007-01-16 02:35:48 · answer #3 · answered by mth83vt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paper clip means something like a photo or file is attached, click on the paperclip within the message to open
2007-01-16 02:30:57 · answer #4 · answered by BobC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that the e-mail has an "attachment". The means someone has added a picture or other type of file to the email. If you click on the paperclip, you should get an option to download the attached file to your computer so you can see and use it.
2007-01-16 02:31:19 · answer #5 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that there is an attachment (such as a document or picture) with the email.
Be careful to only open attachments from people you know and trust. A lot of virus's are spread by people opening attachments they know nothing about.
2007-01-16 02:31:35 · answer #6 · answered by mark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that ther is an attachment. An attachment is a file that is sent along with the email.
2007-01-16 02:35:35 · answer #7 · answered by jake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The email contain's an attachment - it could be a pic -document or sometimes it is just the background or a gif contained in the email... - If you dont know who the email is from be wary of opening it ...if you dont have anti virus software running in the background.... just double click it and you computer should open it up..
2007-01-16 02:30:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
It means theres an attatchment, it could be a photo or pdf document.
Usually theres an option to virus scan it before you open it. Never bother if the e-mail is from someone you don't know, just delete the e-mail and attatchement without opening or reading it.
Even if you know who sent the e-mail you should never open it without scanning with your anti virus; some viruses send themselves without your friend knowing!
2007-01-16 03:19:05 · answer #9 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The paper clip is for attaching a photo or data to your E-Mail you are sending !!!
2007-01-16 02:34:45 · answer #10 · answered by Bueno 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋