Hi, I would like to create a shortcut on Mac. I would like to select a downloaded file from the downloads folder and share it by email to a specific named recipient. Either from the share options or from the quick actions options. I can't figure out how to do this!
Mac mini, macOS 26.1
Hi, in your shortcut, tap ⓘ and choose Show in Share Sheet. Then, filter the Receive action to only accept files and add a Send Email action. The action will automatically pick up the shortcut input (the file to send). In the Send Emsil action, set the Subject, your recipient and turn off Show Compose Sheet.
Your shortcut should look like this:
OMG thank you! I've been trying all afternoon! Now last thing, is there any way to add that shortcut as an item on the share menu rather than have to click on the shortcuts app on the share menu and the click the actual shortcut? If not don't worry this will still save me a whole load of time. I am so grateful!
In fact it works really well from the quick actions option! So pleased thank you again!
shortcut to share a file by email
