How to Create Email Templates in Outlook

Minimize your stress and increase your efficiency by using Outlook templates.

Creating and using an email template in Outlook is very helpful, especially if you find yourself sending email information that does not change, or you send very similar messages within a specific period. An email template allows you to create and save a specific message that you can use or modify for your email needs. Investing some time in creating an email template saves you time in the end.

Instructions

1. Open Outlook 2007 and then open an untitled message window by selecting "New."

2. Type a sample email message, making sure you maintain the general structure that meets your needs as much as possible.

3. Enter a descriptive phrase in the "Subject" field.

4. Select the Office button, choose "Save as," type a file name and then choose "Outlook Template" under the "Save as" menu and then click "Save." Make sure you can remember the location of your Outlook template on your computer.

References

• Microsoft: Setting Up an E-mail Template
• Microsoft: How to Create an E-mail Message Template or an E-mail Message Form in Outlook

Resources

• Microsoft Office Online: Templates
• Microsoft: Outlook Solution Center