Create and Add an Email Signature in Outlook

If you use Microsoft Outlook for sending emails, you should create and add an email signature in Outlook. Having an email signature can save you time and make your emails look professional. Email signatures are customizable, allowing you to add your contact information, website, and even a personal quote or tagline.

Commands:

File > Options > Mail > Signatures

Follow these steps:

  1. Select File on the Home ribbon in Outlook.
    Create an email signature in Outlook
  2. Select Options in the Backstage view.
    Create email signature in Outlook
  3. Select Mail in the Outlook Options dialog box.
    Create email signature in Outlook
  4. Click Signatures located under the “Compose messages” section.
    Create email signature in Outlook
  5. Click New in the “Signatures and Stationery” dialog box.
    Create email signature in Outlook
  6. Type a name for your signature and click OK.
    Create an email signature in Outlook

With your new signature open, you can add text, images, and formatting to customize your signature. You can also copy and paste an existing signature from another program into the signature editor.

After you’ve created your new signature, choose the default signature that you want to use for new messages and replies. You can have separate signatures for new messages and replies or use the same signature for both.

Once you’ve finished creating your new signature, click on “OK” to save your changes. You can now start using your new signature in your Outlook emails.

Creating and adding an email signature in Outlook is a simple process. By following the steps above, you can customize your signature and make your emails look more professional. Remember to save your signature after making changes to ensure that your new signature is available for use in your Outlook emails.

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