How to Send HTML Emails in Outlook 2007

HTML emails contain graphics and links similar to a website.

When you receive an email that looks like a web page, this email is sent in HTML format. These emails contain graphics and links. HTML emails are frequently sent by businesses that are marketing their products or services. In Outlook, the user must change their mail format to send HTML emails. The problem with sending in HTML format is the email recipient might not see certain parts of your email if their settings are set to plain text.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Send a Single HTML Email

1. Open Microsoft Outlook 2007.

2. Click the "New" button.

3. Click the "Options" tab. Choose "HTML" from the format box. Write your email message. Press "Send."

Send All Emails in HTML Format

1. Open Microsoft Outlook.

2. Click "Tools" on the top menu bar. Choose "Options" from the list.

3. Select the "Mail Format" tab. Choose "HTML" from the drop-down box under "Message Format."

4. Click "Apply" and then "OK."

References

• Microsoft: "Change the Message Format to HTML, Rich Text or Plain Text"