It also explains how to set all forwarded emails to be sent as attachments by default in Outlook.
Or you may want to attach an email to the message to send them a record of a conversation.
Screenshots are from Outlook 2016, and any minor variations from this version are called out.
snag the email you want to forward, then go to theHometab.
In theRespondgroup, selectMore Respond Actions.
In Outlook 2010, selectMore.
Or use theCtrl+Alt+Fkeyboard shortcut to forward an email as an attachment.
In theTotext box, enter the email address of the recipient.
In the body of the email, explain why you are forwarding the email as an attachment.
Screenshots are from Outlook 2007.
Screens in 2003 may vary slightly, but the steps are the same.
pick the email you want to forward as an attachment.
SelectActions>Forward as Attachment.
The keyboard shortcut to forward an email as an attachment isCtrl+Alt+F.
Use this shortcut after you choose the message you want to forward.
A new forwarding message opens and the selected email is attached.
Enter the recipient’s email address and any message in the body of the message.
ClickSendwhen you’re finished.
There isn’t a specific option for forwarding as an attachment.
However, you’re free to send an email as an attachment onOutlook.comby following these steps.
In theInboxpane, drag the email you want to send as an attachment to the new message.
In the new message, aDrop messages herebox appears.
Drop the email in this space.
The dropped email is added to the new message as an attachment.
SelectSendto send the message with the attached email to the recipient.
For Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010; and Outlook for Microsoft 365
Go toFile.
In theReplies and forwardssection, select theWhen forwarding a messagedropdown arrow and chooseAttach original message.
Click thePreferencestab and, in theE-mailsection, clickE-mail Options.
In theOn replies and forwardssection, click theWhen forwarding a messagedropdown arrow and chooseAttach original message.
ClickOKto close theE-mail Optionsdialog box.
ClickOKto close theOptionsdialog box.
FAQ
Torecall an email in Outlook, go to theSent Itemsfolder.
Double-tap the message you want to recall, then select theMessagetab >Actionsdropdown arrow >Recall This Message.
Tocreate a signature in Outlook, go toSettings.
ChooseView all Outlook options.
In theSettingswindow, selectMail>Compose and reply.
In theEmail signaturesection, compose and format your signature.
Toschedule an email in Outlook, compose your message and selectOptions.
UnderMore Options, selectDelay Delivery.
UnderProperties, selectDo not deliver beforeand pick a time and date.
Go back to your email and selectSend.
