How to modify the default look of Word email messages in Outlook

This article describes how you can change the default look of Word e-mail messages when using Microsoft Word as your Microsoft Outlook e-mail editor.

Word includes several themes, such as Sandstone, Artsy, or Blueprint, that you can use when Word is your Outlook e-mail editor. Themes are installed the first time you use them.

Follow these steps to change the default appearance of e-mail messages you create within Outlook when using Word as your e-mail editor:

1. In Outlook, start a new message using Word as your e-mail editor.
2. In the new message, on the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the General tab.
3. Click E-mail Options.
4. Click the Personal Stationery tab, and then click Theme.
5. Under Choose a Theme, click the name of a theme, and any other options you want, such as font definitions. If the Theme is not installed, you will receive a prompt to install it.
6. After you have made your selections, click OK and OK to exit all dialog boxes. You will not see your changes in the current untitled message.
7. Close your untitled message without saving and create a new message to see your changes.