Safari (Mojave 10.14.6.) will not allow me to attach files through Gmail or Yahoo with the paper clip icon. Today is the first time this problem occurred. I have cleared my cache and history. I can attach files only by drag and drop.
I do not have this problem when using Chrome.
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14
Originally I thought the problem was just with my email, which I have reported about seven times over the past few months. It seems to stem from the November 2020 Security update. Anyway, I am unable to attach anything in my email from Safari, or from other websites (Faxzero, Hartford, among others), so it is obviously a Safari error. How do I know? Because after doing all of the normal clearing cache and all, and still no benefit. I downloaded Firefox at the suggestion from one of the companies mentioned. Although I have only used Safari for years, and did not want to download another browser, I reluctantly did so, and I was able to attache files in each of the three above mentioned companies, as well as others. It is obviously a Safari issue. I am using Mojave 10.14.6 and Safari 14.0.2
I am running Safari Ver. 14.0.3 (14610.4.3.1.6) and do not find that to be the case at that time on (2) iMacs running Mojave.
Attaching a file into Gmail is greyed out and photos do not attach nor are they available. The come up as image files with a question mark as of todays date 2/2/2021.
Unfortunately new Safari update Version 14.0.2 (14610.3.7.1.10) also presents the file attach problem on macOS 10.14.6
Unfortunately your only option at this time is to Drag and Drop or move to Chrome or Firefox until this issue/bug is resolved by Apple.
You are not alone with this one.
“On the mail server www.mail.ru in Safari, the button“ Attach file ”is not active. Clicking on it produces no results. In other browsers, the button is active. The mail.ru support service answers that this problem is related to a bug in Safari. Please eliminate the error. "
I have reported the Bug twice and based on what I have read here and other outlets I am one of 2000s (?).
I have “not” received a response to either of my reports.
Extremely frustrating and I was not aware it was affecting photo attachment as well until today.
You cannot attach photos either inline or attachment unless you drag and drop.
Apple doesn’t routinely monitor the discussions. These are mostly user to user discussions.
If you want to, you can send Apple feedback. They won't answer, but at least will know there is a problem or a suggestion for change. If enough people send feedback, it may get the problem/suggested change solved sooner. Pick the closest topic you can find.
peggie128 U
"I cannot attache files using safari to Yahoo email. I've had this problem for a few months and cannot fix it. Many people have this problem with Yahoo and gmail. Why is Apple not fixing this?!!"
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Any Success Yet?
I'm not so certain. Yahoo probably has yet to do their part in compatibility. So, what to do... Leave Apple feedback on this.
I tried it in Gmail, too, still in Safari, no go. But it does work in Firefox.
I'll continue using Chrome until Apple fixes the bug.
Attach files on Safari Version 14.0.1 (15610.2.11.51.10, 15610) on macOS 10.15.7 works fine. Safari Version 14.0.1 (14610.2.11.51.10) does not work on macOS 10.14.6
I agree. I'm not going through hoops to fix this. Apple needs to fix this. Users should bombard Apple with complaints to fix this bug. Use Chrome which works just fine. Got that APPLE???!!!
November 28, 2020, Also cannot attache files to Yahoo email in Safari (Version 14.0.1 (14610.2.11.51.10)). I click on the paper clip icon, select from menu "attach files from computer" and nothing happens. Tried restarting computer, problem persists.
I did what it is advised from others : delete history, uncheck the box (safari>preferences>privacy) but I still have the same problem. Cannot attach files anywhere.I have to go to chrome ,otherwise it s impossible. When I click on option key, nothing appears.What have I do? I have Macintosh Mojave 10.14.6
I have the same problem as many others.I cannot attach files not only on gmail but everywhere, with safari.I don t have this problem with chrome. My Mac book air is totally new, I bought it last year.Please, fix this problem, it s very frustrating!
Seems to me Apple should be aggressively focused on resolving this issue that is obviously affecting a mass group of users.
Users should not be expected to downgrade, reinstall to fix an Apple bug
There are many users that are unfamiliar with a reinstall or having to dive into a fix that’s a bandaid only, not guaranteed to work causing other issues and leaves them open to possible security issues.
can't attach files with Safari
