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title: "1040 - Adding an External Document to the Archive"
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> ℹ️ This article demonstrates how to add an external document (photo, word doc, etc.) to the Document Archive in a return.

 

> ⚠️ Max file size depends on the software year:
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> ⚠️ - *Xlink 11 and 12 - 1mb*
> ⚠️ - *Xlink 13 and 14 - 2mb*
> ⚠️ - *Xlink15 and above - 5mb*


**Follow the instructions below to successfully add an external document to the document archive:**

1. From within the return Double click on **Document Archive** in the forms browser.
2. In the "Archived Documents** **Listing" window, click on **Import Document**.
3. On the "Document Import" screen, click on the **“…”  Button**.
4. Select the file to be attached and click **Open**.
5. In the **Description** field, enter a brief description of the document being attached.
6. Click **OK** to import the document.

 

> ℹ️ The only Document Types that carry forward to the next year (Proforma) are **Identification** & **Year to Year Other Items.**

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