How to Add a Signature in Microsoft Outlook

Having a signature placed at the bottom of your email can save you a lot of time, especially if it is a work email or one you use a lot. Adding a signature to your email is very easy and you can change it whenever you like.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Microsoft Outlook
• An email account

1. Turn on your computer and open Microsoft Outlook.

2. Click on "Tools" in the toolbar, and once it's open click on the "Mail Format" tab.

3. Click the "Signatures" button at the bottom of the window. This will open a new window labeled "Create a new signature."

4. Click the "New" button, which will open another window where you will name the signature. Under #2 make sure "Start with a blank signature" is selected, then click "Next."

5. Enter your signature information into the Signature text box area. A normal signature will be your name, your title and business, and any contact information you think is important, such as a telephone and fax numbers.

6. Finish the task by clicking the "Finish" button. This will take you back to the "Create Signature" window. You can click on "OK" to leave this window. Once back at the options window, under the Signature area you can now select signatures for email accounts, as well as new messages and replies, by using the drop down menus.

7. After making the appropriate selections, click either "OK" or "Apply" to save your settings. Your email signature should now be set to the appropriate email account.