Is it possible to access Files folder from within Messages app?

[satchmo]

I upgraded to iOS 26.3.

When trying to attach an image in Messages, I tap the + icon, but I don't see anyway to access the Files folder.

No 'browse' button or anything that will allow me to select a different location on my iPhone.

What am I missing? Was this always the case? Seems like something one should be able to do, no?

 

[QuarterSwede]

You can share any file type to Messages through Files. Tap and hold on the file > Share > Messages.

It is a bit odd that Files is not an action through Messages.

 

[satchmo]

Thanks. Didn’t iOS able to do this at one point through Messages or am I just imagining thing?