Outlook forward email as attachment

A common request!

To forward an email as an attachment in Outlook, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the "Forward as Attachment" option

  1. Open the email you want to forward as an attachment.
  2. Click on the "Forward" button in the "Home" tab of the ribbon.
  3. In the "Forward" dialog box, click on the "Forward as Attachment" button.
  4. Outlook will convert the email into a.msg file and attach it to a new email.
  5. You can then add a new subject, recipients, and any additional text you want to include.
  6. Click "Send" to forward the email as an attachment.

Method 2: Using the "Save As" option

  1. Open the email you want to forward as an attachment.
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Save As".
  3. In the "Save As" dialog box, select a location to save the email (e.g., your desktop).
  4. Choose a file format (e.g.,.msg) and click "Save".
  5. Open a new email and attach the saved.msg file.
  6. Add a new subject, recipients, and any additional text you want to include.
  7. Click "Send" to forward the email as an attachment.

Method 3: Using a third-party add-in

There are several third-party add-ins available that can help you forward emails as attachments in Outlook. One popular option is the "Forward Email as Attachment" add-in, which can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store.

Once you've installed the add-in, you can use the "Forward Email as Attachment" button in the "Home" tab of the ribbon to forward emails as attachments.

I hope these methods help you forward emails as attachments in Outlook!