How to Insert an Image Into an Outlook Message
Start aNew Email.
Your message will need to be inHTML format.
Then select theFormat Texttab in the new email message window.
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In theFormatsection, selectHTML.
Position the cursor in your message body where you want to place the image.
In theIllustrationssection, selectPictures.
The Insert Picture window will open.
you’re free to also locate images in your OneDrive account.
Navigate to the image you want to insert.
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When you find the image you want to use, select it and selectInsert.
Insert multiple pictures at once by holding theCtrlkey and selecting each image you want to include.
Adjust the size of your image by holding one of theimage handlesaround its edges, and then dragging it.
It will scale larger or smaller as you move the handle.
TheWith Text Wrappingoptions include text wrapping around it, behind it, in front of it and other behaviors.
The effect depends on the shape of your image.
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grab the option that fits what you need.
Your message needs to be in the HTML format (vs plain text) to insert an inline image.
If the menu offersSwitch to HTML, select it.
Place the cursor in your message where you want to put the image.
choose the picture icon from the menu below your message.
It’s on the same menu bar as the Send and Discard buttons.
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The Insert Picture window will open.
snag the image you want to insert, and then chooseOpen.
The image will appear in your message.
About File Sizes
Before inserting your image, check that it’s not too big.
Compressing it reduces the file size so email systems can handle it.
You should alsoresize your imagefor email as well.
FAQ
SelectFile> in the left pane,selectMail.
Under Compose messages, chooseSignatures.
Toinsert emoticons in Outlook emails, use the built-in emoji tool.
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From theFormattingbar, select theyellow smiley face.
In theExpressionspane, selectEmojis.
opt for emoji you want, and it will appear in your Outlook message.
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Toadd an email signature in Outlook, open Outlook and selectFile>Options.
In theOutlook Optionsdialog, selectMail.
UnderCompose messages, selectSignatures.
In theSignatures and Stationerybox, selectChoose default signature.
Select a signature you want to include in emails, or selectNewto create a new one.
In Outlook on Windows PCs, choose the text and go toInsert>Link.
On a Mac, go toFormat>Hyperlink.
