Using Attachments with Mail

When I am attaching a JPEG or PDF, the whole picture displays.
Can this be changed so that just the file is attached??
Also - I didn't see a section for mail questions, so if this should be posted elsewhere please let me know.
Thanx,
FWW

Whether the file is displayed or not is specific to the email client. The file is always attached.
The mail sections are specific to the OS that you are using, for example if you are using OS 10.4 you would find it at:
Apple.com > Support > Discussions > Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger > Mail & Address Book - Tiger

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