How to add salutation to outlook email

To add a salutation to an Outlook email, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the "To" field

1. Compose a new email in Outlook.
2. In the "To" field, type the recipient's name or email address.
3. As you type, Outlook will suggest names from your contacts list. Select the correct name from the dropdown list.
4. Once you've selected the recipient's name, Outlook will automatically add a salutation (e.g., "Dear [Name]") to the beginning of the email.

Method 2: Using the "Insert" tab

1. Compose a new email in Outlook.
2. Click on the "Insert" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on the "Salutation" button in the "Text" group.
4. Select the type of salutation you want to use (e.g., "Dear", "Hello", "Hi", etc.).
5. Type the recipient's name or email address in the "To" field.
6. The salutation will be inserted at the beginning of the email.

Method 3: Using a template

1. Compose a new email in Outlook.
2. Click on the "File" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on "New" and then select "Email Template" from the dropdown list.
4. Choose a template that includes a salutation (e.g., "Business Letter" or "Formal Email").
5. Customize the template by filling in the recipient's name and email address.
6. The salutation will be inserted at the beginning of the email.

Tips:

• You can also use the "Format Text" button in the "Home" tab to insert a salutation. Select the text, click on the "Format Text" button, and then choose "Salutation" from the dropdown list.
• If you want to use a custom salutation, you can type it manually at the beginning of the email.
• You can also use Outlook's built-in "Signatures" feature to add a salutation to your emails. To do this, go to "File" > "Options" > "Mail", and then click on the "Signatures" button.