How to save outlook mail as outlook format

To save an Outlook email as an Outlook format (.msg file), you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the "Save As" option

  1. Open the Outlook email you want to save.
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Save As" (or press Ctrl+S).
  3. In the "Save As" dialog box, select "Outlook Message Format (.msg)" from the "Save as type" dropdown menu.
  4. Choose a location to save the file and enter a file name.
  5. Click "Save" to save the email as an Outlook format (.msg file).

Method 2: Using the "Export" option

  1. Open the Outlook email you want to save.
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Export" (or press Ctrl+Shift+E).
  3. In the "Export" dialog box, select "Export to a file" and then choose "Outlook Message Format (.msg)" from the "Export format" dropdown menu.
  4. Choose a location to save the file and enter a file name.
  5. Click "Export" to save the email as an Outlook format (.msg file).

Method 3: Using the "Drag and Drop" method

  1. Open the Outlook email you want to save.
  2. Drag the email to a folder on your computer (e.g., the desktop, documents, or a specific folder).
  3. Right-click on the email and select "Save as" (or press Ctrl+S).
  4. In the "Save As" dialog box, select "Outlook Message Format (.msg)" from the "Save as type" dropdown menu.
  5. Choose a location to save the file and enter a file name.
  6. Click "Save" to save the email as an Outlook format (.msg file).

Note: The "Save As" and "Export" options are available in Outlook 2010 and later versions. If you're using an earlier version of Outlook, you may need to use the "Drag and Drop" method or a third-party add-in to save emails as Outlook format (.msg files).