Step 1: Compose Your Email
To delay send an email in Outlook, the first thing you need to do is compose your email. You can do this by clicking on the “New Email” button in the top left-hand corner of the Outlook window. Once you have composed your email, you can move on to the next step.
Step 2: Click on the Options Tab
The next step is to click on the “Options” tab in the top menu. This will open up a new menu that contains the “Delay Delivery” option. Click on this option to proceed.
Step 3: Set the Delivery Options
In the “Delay Delivery” window, you will see two options. The first option is “Do not deliver before,” and the second option is “Delivery receipt confirming the message was delivered to the recipient’s email server.”
Option 1: Do not deliver before
To use the “Do not deliver before” option, select the checkbox next to it and set the date and time you want the email to be sent. You can also set a specific time zone if necessary.
Option 2: Delivery receipt confirming the message was delivered to the recipient’s email server
If you want to receive a delivery receipt when the email is delivered to the recipient’s email server, select the checkbox next to “Delivery receipt confirming the message was delivered to the recipient’s email server.”
Step 4: Click on Close
Once you have set the delivery options, click on the “Close” button at the bottom of the window. This will close the “Delay Delivery” window and return you to the main Outlook window.
Step 5: Send Your Email
Now that you have set the delivery options, you can send your email as you normally would. When you click on the “Send” button, your email will be saved in the Outbox folder until the scheduled delivery time.
FAQs about How to Delay Send an Email in Outlook
Q: Can I delay send an email in Outlook on my mobile device?
A: Yes, you can delay send an email in Outlook on your mobile device. However, the steps may vary depending on the device you are using.
Q: Can I cancel a delayed email in Outlook?
A: Yes, you can cancel a delayed email in Outlook before the scheduled delivery time. Simply open the email from the Outbox folder and click on the “Cancel Send” button.
Q: How do I know if my delayed email was sent?
A: If you selected the “Delivery receipt confirming the message was delivered to the recipient’s email server” option, you will receive a delivery receipt when the email is delivered. Otherwise, you can check your Sent Items folder to see if the email was sent.
Conclusion
Delay sending an email in Outlook is a great feature that can help you manage your emails more efficiently. By following these simple steps, you can schedule your emails to be sent at a later time, allowing you to focus on other tasks without worrying about sending emails on time. We hope this article has been helpful in showing you how to delay send an email in Outlook.