Windows Office Outlook 2003 Does Not Include the Original Message in a Reply

When you click the "Reply" button in Outlook 2003, you have the option to include the previous message in the reply window. By default, Outlook does not include the previous message. But this option is helpful for your recipients because it keeps a copy of the original message in the email. Your recipient can reference the original email when receiving your reply. This setting is configured in the email preferences for Outlook 2003.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button. Click "All Programs" and then click "Microsoft Office." In the program group, click "Microsoft Outlook 2003" to open your software.

2. Click the "Tools" menu item. Click "Options" to open your preferences configuration window. Click the "Preferences" tab. In this tab, click the "Email Options" button.

3. Choose "Include original message text" from the drop-down box labeled "When replying to a message." Click "OK" to save your settings. Click "OK" in the main properties window to return to the main Outlook software.

4. Click one of your email items in your inbox. Click the "Reply" button. Notice that the original message is included on the bottom of your reply window.

References

• Free Email Tutorials: Email Options in Outlook 2003