Have you ever wished you could schedule an email to be sent at a later time in Outlook? Maybe you want to send a birthday greeting to a friend but don’t want to stay up until midnight to send it. Or perhaps you want to make sure an important email arrives in your colleague’s inbox first thing in the morning. Well, I’m here to tell you that you can easily send a delayed email in Outlook, and I’ll show you how.
Step 1: Compose your email
The first step is to compose your email just like you would normally do. Write your message, add any attachments, and fill in the recipients.
Step 2: Click on the “Options” tab
Once you have your email ready, look for the “Options” tab in the Outlook ribbon at the top of the screen. Click on it to reveal additional options.
Step 3: Find the “Delay Delivery” option
Within the “Options” tab, you will find a group of buttons. Look for the “More Options” button and click on it. This will open a new window with additional email settings.
Step 4: Set the delivery date and time
In the new window, you will see a section called “Delivery Options”. Check the box next to “Do not deliver before”, and a date and time field will become available. Here, you can specify the exact date and time you want your email to be sent.
Step 5: Save and close the email
After setting the desired delivery date and time, click on the “Close” button to save your changes and close the window. You will be returned to your email compose window.
Step 6: Send your delayed email
Now that your email is ready to go, but won’t be sent until the specified time, simply click on the “Send” button as you normally would. Outlook will take care of the rest and ensure your email is sent at the scheduled time.
And that’s it! You’ve successfully sent a delayed email in Outlook. Whether you want to be more efficient with your time or add a personal touch to your emails, this feature can be a valuable tool in your email management arsenal.
Remember, this feature is available in certain versions of Outlook, so make sure you check if your version supports it. I hope you find this tip helpful and enjoy the convenience of sending delayed emails in Outlook!