Modify Your PowerShell Script to Attach Both .docx and .html Files in Email

This guide addresses how to enhance your PowerShell script to send emails with attachments for both `.docx` and `.html` files. Find the updated code and explanations here!
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Enhance Your PowerShell Email Script: Attach Both .docx and .html Files

If you're using PowerShell to automate email tasks through Outlook, you might be familiar with the scenario of sending reports as email attachments. Initially, your script may only have the capability to attach .docx files. However, what if you also want it to include .html files? In this guide, we'll walk through modifying your existing PowerShell script to achieve just that.

Understanding the Challenge

You have a PowerShell script that sends an email using Microsoft Outlook, currently limited to attaching only .docx files. However, for a more comprehensive reporting process, you want to attach .html files as well. This is a common requirement in automated reporting where multiple formats may be useful for the recipient.

Solution Overview

We will adapt your PowerShell script to accomplish one of two scenarios regarding the attachment of files:

Attach files from a specific directory only (without diving into subdirectories).

Include files from both the specified directory and its subdirectories.

Scenario 1: Attach Only from the Specified Directory

If you want to restrict your email attachments to the specific directory you've defined in $FullPath, you can modify the file retrieval section of your script as follows:

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Scenario 2: Attach from Both the Specified Directory and Its Subdirectories

To include .docx and .html files not just from the main directory but also from any subdirectories, you can utilize the -Recurse flag within the Get-ChildItem cmdlet:

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Final Steps: Sending the Email

Once you've modified the script to include both file types, you can proceed to send the email as before. Just ensure you include the relevant code segments for setting up the Outlook application object and preparing the email body.

Memory Management Tips

After sending the email, it’s essential to release the COM objects you've used during the process to prevent memory leaks. Here’s how you can manage that:

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Conclusion

By following these steps, you can enhance your PowerShell emailing script to effectively attach both .docx and .html files. This flexibility allows you to provide more comprehensive reports to your email recipients. Happy scripting!

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