Creating an HTML email template in Outlook lets you reuse well-designed messages without starting from scratch every time. It helps keep essential elements, such as logos, buttons, legal text and signature blocks, consistent across all your emails. Continue reading
For a long time, the new Outlook app and Outlook online only provided simple text snippets through the My Templates add-in. Those worked fine as quick phrases for repetitive emails, but they fell short whenever you needed a complete, formatted ready-to-send message with attachments. That gap is finally filled. Continue reading
When you send an important email, it's natural to wonder whether it reached the recipient and if they've read it. Outlook offers two tracking options that let you find out what happened after you hit the Send button: delivery notifications, which confirm that your message reached the recipient's mailbox and read receipts, which indicate that the message was opened. Continue reading
It happens to everyone: you open Outlook and, buried among dozens of messages, there are a few you haven't looked at yet. Managing those unopened emails doesn't have to be a guessing game. Continue reading
Sorting through a busy mailbox can easily eat up a whole morning, but finding the right email in Outlook doesn't have to. Scrolling endlessly isn't the strategy. Continue reading
Managing a crowded inbox can feel like trying to find a specific book in a messy library – things are there, but not where you expect them. Fortunately, Outlook provides a few easy ways to organize both your emails and folders. Continue reading
When you feel overwhelmed or limited in Outlook, you can change its default view to make it more convenient for your work. Outlook gives you plenty of flexibility to arrange your emails, calendar, and tasks however you like, so everything feels easy and natural to use. Continue reading
If you often communicate with multiple people on various projects, keeping track of who said what can be a real challenge. Outlook's conversation mode can ease the pain. Instead of scrolling through long mail chains scattered in different folders, you can view the entire conversation in one place. Continue reading
If you spend a lot of time in Outlook, the way you navigate between your mailboxes and folders can either slow you down or help you breeze through tasks. As simple and straightforward as the Outlook Folder pane looks, it does have a few handy settings tucked away. Continue reading
With Outlook stationery, you can customize your emails using a variety of backgrounds, patterns, and fonts to reflect your unique style or brand. Sometimes, though, someone else's designs can carry over into your replies when you least expect it. Knowing how to set up and remove them helps you keep your emails looking just right on every occasion. Continue reading
When using Outlook on your desktop computer, web browser, or mobile app, you may have noticed your Inbox split into two tabs: Focused and Other. This feature, called Focused Inbox, is designed to help you prioritize emails, but not everyone finds it useful. Continue reading
Like any other email application, Outlook has a standard font for reading and composing messages. If you find the default text too small or hard to read, you don't have to struggle with it. Simply, adjust font size and style to suit your preferences. Continue reading
If you send many recurring messages in Outlook such as daily logs, weekly reports, or monthly summaries, adding the current date to the subject line can make them easier to track and reference. While Outlook doesn't directly support dynamic dates in email templates, there are two practical alternatives to work around that limitation. Continue reading
To make your Outlook emails feel more personal, one of the easiest things you can do is add a customized greeting. While Microsoft Outlook doesn't offer a built-in option to insert contact names into the message body, you can automate this with a VBA macro or Shared Email Templates. Continue reading
While Microsoft Outlook doesn't offer a built-in date picker for emails, you can use VBA macros or add-ins as practical workarounds. This guide walks you through the main options, with simple steps to follow. Continue reading
Running Outlook rules on non-Inbox folders isn't automatic, but it's possible. The tutorial shows how to use rule combinations to tailor your setup or run the rules manually on the selected folder to keep your workflow on track. Continue reading
Email attachments are a convenient way to share files quickly, but size limits can get in the way, especially when you're sending large images, detailed reports, or presentation decks. Understanding these limits and knowing how to work around them can help you avoid errors and get your files where they need to go. Continue reading
Moving your emails from Microsoft Outlook to Google Gmail can be helpful if you're switching accounts, consolidating messages, or just want access to everything in one place. While the process might seem technical at first glance, it's actually easy manageable with the right steps. Continue reading
Sometimes you need to share a message outside Outlook, save a clean copy for your records, or open an email in Word for editing. Whatever the reason, Outlook offers several ways to save emails, each suited to a different purpose. Continue reading
Exporting emails from Outlook can be helpful for a variety of tasks. No matter your reason – decluttering your inbox, archiving important communications, or preparing for a platform switch – Outlook gives you the tools to create secure backups, filter precisely what you need, and even transform your messages into a spreadsheet-friendly format for deeper analysis. Continue reading
When you receive an email in Microsoft Outlook that contains images, they're often blocked by default for security and privacy reasons. While this is helpful for protecting your data, it can get frustrating, especially if you receive dozens of emails from your partners or clients containing pictures you need to view. Continue reading
When you delete an Outlook email using the standard method, it moves to the Deleted Items folder rather than being immediately erased. This means it still takes up space and can be recovered until the folder is emptied. If you want to remove emails permanently, Outlook offers several options. Continue reading
Outlook provides quite generous storage space, allowing you to manage emails, attachments, and other data. But if you have been using Outlook for years without cleaning up your mailbox, the storage might be full. Big mailboxes are slower to open and search, making it harder to find important messages. Continue reading
If you need to locate archived emails or change where they are stored, Outlook offers several options. This tutorial covers both tasks, ensuring easy access to your archived messages and other items. Continue reading
If your Outlook inbox is cluttered with unwanted messages, mass deleting emails can help you clean up quickly while keeping important ones intact. This article primarily focuses on the new Outlook and web app, which offer several efficient tools for bulk deletion, while also providing tips for the classic desktop application. Continue reading
With some time and effort, you can create a nice-looking email signature directly in Outlook or Word. But for polished, professional communication, email signature templates designed by professionals are often the best choice. Continue reading
Sharing an Outlook folder allows your assistant, colleagues, or team members to access specific emails, tasks, or calendars without giving them full access to your mailbox. It's a practical way to collaborate, ensuring everyone has the information they need. Continue reading
Accidentally deleting an important email can be frustrating, but fortunately, Outlook provides several ways to locate and restore deleted messages. Whether the email is in your Deleted Items folder or has been permanently deleted, you can often retrieve it with a few simple steps. Continue reading
Deleting an email in Outlook might seem straightforward, but have you ever wondered where the message goes, if it's truly gone, or whether others can still see it? This article breaks down the process, answers these questions, and explains how email deletion works in Outlook. Continue reading
Adding an automatic signature to your Outlook emails can save you time and ensure that your relevant contact information is included in every message you send. Let's see how you can set up the default email signature across different Outlook versions. Continue reading