How to add background to outlook mail

Adding a background or theme to your Outlook email can enhance its appearance and make it more visually appealing. Here's how to do it:

Method 1: Using the Outlook Theme feature

1. Open Outlook and go to the "View" tab in the ribbon.
2. Click on "View Settings" (or press Ctrl + Shift + V).
3. In the "View Settings" window, click on the "Themes" tab.
4. Click on the "Choose a theme" dropdown menu and select a theme from the list.
5. You can also click on "Browse" to select a custom theme file (.thmx).
6. Click "OK" to apply the theme.

Method 2: Using a custom background image

1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" tab in the ribbon.
2. Click on "Options" (or press Ctrl + Shift + O).
3. In the "Outlook Options" window, click on the "General" tab.
4. Scroll down to the "Personalize your copy of Microsoft Office" section.
5. Click on the "Background" dropdown menu and select "Picture or texture fill".
6. Click on the "File" button to select a background image from your computer.
7. Adjust the image to fit your preferences by using the "Scale" and "Position" sliders.
8. Click "OK" to apply the background image.

Method 3: Using a third-party add-in

There are several third-party add-ins available that allow you to customize your Outlook background, such as:

• Outlook Backgrounds: This add-in offers a wide range of customizable backgrounds and themes.
• Backgrounds for Outlook: This add-in allows you to add custom background images and colors to your Outlook email.

To install a third-party add-in, follow these steps:

1. Go to the add-in's website and download the installation file.
2. Run the installation file and follow the prompts to install the add-in.
3. Restart Outlook to apply the changes.

Note: Before installing any third-party add-in, make sure it is compatible with your version of Outlook and that you trust the source of the add-in.