How to Create Email Signature in Outlook

How to Create Email Signature in Outlook

This article will help you create a permanent signature for your outgoing emails in Outlook.

Microsoft also has their own official version of this at this link, which may be of help as well: Create and add a signature to messages - Outlook (microsoft.com)

1. There are a couple of ways to get to the signature section on Outlook, here is one way: Go to "File" in the top left corner and then click on "Options" at the bottom.



2. Click on "Mail" on the sidebar of the new window, and then click "Signatures". (This menu also has several different options that you have as a user to personalize your Outlook experience)



3. You will be met with a new popup, here you first need to click on "New" in order to create a new signature for yourself:


4. After giving your signature a name, you can then use the large text bottom at the bottom of the window to create your own personalized signature!


5. Once you are finished, you must set this signature as your default for all new messages and replies/forwards. You can do this by using the dropdown menu on the right side of the window, and selecting the name of your new signature:


6. Once you are finished, you can then hit "Save", once saved the button should become gray, you can then click "OK" at the bottom of the window, and you will have created your own email signature.



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