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You can easily compose a new email message in Outlook and send it to one or more recipients.

Select a tab option below for the version of Outlook you're using. What version of Outlook do I have?

Note: If the steps under this New Outlook tab don't work, you may not be using new Outlook for Windows yet. Select Classic Outlook and follow those steps instead.

Create an email message in new Outlook

  1. From within new Outlook, off the ribbon, select New > Mail, or press Ctrl + N.

    Screenshot showing New mail icon in the ribbon

    If multiple email accounts are configured in new Outlook, From:<accountname> appears at the top of the new message. To change the account you want the message sent from, select the dropdown and choose another account.

  2. In the To, Cc, or Bcc boxes, enter the recipients' email address or names. 

    As you start typing a recipient's name, Outlook will suggest the names of people you've emailed before. Those you've emailed most recently will be listed as Suggested contacts. You can pick a name from the list, type a full name or email address, or select the To, Cc, or Bcc button to see more options. 

    When you select the To, Cc, or Bcc button, the Add recipients window opens. From the list of recipients, select + beside the name you want to include in your message. When you're finished adding names, select Save.

    Tip: If Bcc doesn't appear as a button on your message, select Bcc to the right of the To button. For more info about how to always display Bcc, see Show, hide, and view the Bcc (blind carbon copy) field.

  3. In the Add a subject field, type the subject of the message.

  4. Select Insert Attach file to add an attachment. 

    Screenshot of ribbon showing Attach file under the Insert menu

    Tip: If you don’t like the font or style of your mail, you can change the way it looks. It’s also a good idea to check the spelling in your message before sending.

  5. After you finish composing your message, select Send.

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