How to save a mail template in outlook
To save a mail template in Outlook, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Save as a Template (.oft file)
- Open a new email message in Outlook and compose the template you want to save.
- Click on the "File" menu and select "Save As".
- 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 file with a descriptive name, such as "Meeting Request Template".
- Click "Save" to save the template.
Method 2: Save as a Stationery (.msg file)
- Open a new email message in Outlook and compose the template you want to save.
- Click on the "File" menu and select "Save As".
- In the "Save As" dialog box, select "Outlook Message" (.msg) as the file type.
- Choose a location to save the template, such as your desktop or a folder on your computer.
- Name the file with a descriptive name, such as "Meeting Request Template".
- Click "Save" to save the template.
Using the Template
To use the saved template, follow these steps:
- Open a new email message in Outlook.
- Click on the "File" menu and select "New" > "Mail Message".
- In the "New Message" window, click on the "Templates" button in the "Message" tab.
- Browse to the location where you saved the template and select it.
- Click "Open" to apply the template to the new email message.
Tips
- You can also save a template as a.docx file and then attach it to a new email message. To do this, open the template in Word, save it as a.docx file, and then attach it to a new email message in Outlook.
- You can also use the "Quick Parts" feature in Outlook to save and reuse frequently used text or images. To do this, select the text or image, right-click on it, and select "Save as Quick Part".