How to Send an Image Inline Without Attaching It in Mozilla Thunderbird

Sending images as attachments is fun, but sending them inline in the message can be even more fun. To do this, you need not even include the image in your mail directly. It's enough to point to the image somewhere on the Web.

Copy the Image URL

To get the location (or URL) of an image while you see it in a Netscape or Mozilla browser window:

• ›› Step by Step Screenshot Walkthrough

• Click on the image with the right mouse button.
• Select Copy Image Location from the context menu.

Send an Image Inline Without Attaching It in Mozilla Thunderbird

Of course, you can also copy the image location in an Internet Explorer, Safari or Opera window. Now you can include the image in an email message in Mozilla Thunderbird, Netscape or Mozilla:

• ›› Step by Step Screenshot Walkthrough

• From the message's menu, select Insert | Image....
• Put the cursor in the Image Location: field.
• Press Ctrl-V.
• Add some alternative text that will appear in the email message if the image you linked to cannot be accessed.
• Click Advanced Edit....
• Type "moz-do-not-send" under Attribute:.
• Enter "true" as the Value:.
• Click OK.
• Click OK again.