How to Set the Default Message Format in Outlook

HTML is the default message format in Outlook.

While plain text format works for all email programs, it doesnt support text formatting.

Rich Text Format (RTF) is only supported by Microsoft Exchange Client versions 4.0 and 5.0 and Outlook.

Screenshot of Mail tab in Outlook Options

To configure the default format for new emails in Outlook:

Go toFile>Options.

In theOutlook Optionsdialog box, selectMail.

Screenshot of Compose Messages drop-down