How to copy outlook mail template
To copy an Outlook mail template, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the "Save As" feature
- Open Outlook and compose a new email using the template you want to copy.
- Click on the "File" menu and select "Save As" (or press Ctrl+S).
- In the "Save As" dialog box, select "Outlook Template" (.oft) as the file type.
- Choose a location to save the template, such as your desktop or a folder on your computer.
- Name the template (e.g., "Meeting Request Template") and click "Save".
Method 2: Using the "New Email" feature
- Open Outlook and go to the "New Email" window.
- Click on the "Options" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on "Use a template" and select "Browse" to locate the template you want to copy.
- Select the template file (.oft) and click "Open".
- Outlook will create a copy of the template and you can modify it as needed.
Method 3: Using the "Outlook Template" folder
- Open Outlook and navigate to the "Outlook Template" folder, which is usually located at
C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Templates
. - Create a new folder within the "Outlook Template" folder to store your copied templates.
- Copy the template file (.oft) you want to copy to the new folder.
- Rename the file to a new name (e.g., "Meeting Request Template (Copy)").
Tips:
- When you copy a template, Outlook will create a new file with the same name as the original template. You can rename the file to avoid confusion.
- You can also modify the copied template to create a new template with different settings or content.
- If you want to use the copied template as a starting point for new emails, you can set it as the default template by going to the "Options" tab in the ribbon and selecting "Set as default template".