Setting Up Auto Forwarding in Outlook
To set up auto forwarding in Outlook, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Outlook
The first step is to open Outlook on your computer.
Step 2: Go to the File Tab
Next, click on the File tab in the top left corner of the screen.
Step 3: Click on the Options Tab
In the File tab menu, click on Options.
Step 4: Click on the Mail Tab
In the Options menu, click on the Mail tab.
Step 5: Click on the Rules and Alerts Button
On the Mail tab, click on the Rules and Alerts button.
Step 6: Click on the New Rule Button
In the Rules and Alerts window, click on the New Rule button.
Step 7: Choose “Apply Rule on Messages I Receive”
In the Rules Wizard window, select “Apply rule on messages I receive” and click Next.
Step 8: Choose the Conditions for the Rule
In the next window, choose the conditions for the rule. For example, you can choose to forward emails from a specific sender or with a specific subject line. Click Next when you are done.
Step 9: Choose “Forward it to People or Public Group”
In the next window, choose “forward it to people or public group” as the action for the rule. Click on the underlined “people or public group” to choose the email address you want to forward the emails to.
Step 10: Choose the Email Address to Forward To
In the Select People window, choose the email address you want to forward the emails to and click OK. Click Next when you are done.
Step 11: Name the Rule
In the next window, give the rule a name and click Finish.
Step 12: Save the Rule
Finally, click on the Save button to save the rule.
FAQ
Q: Can I forward emails from a specific sender only?
Yes, you can set up a rule to forward emails from a specific sender. Follow the steps outlined in this article and choose “from people or public group” as the condition for the rule.
Q: Can I set up multiple rules for auto forwarding?
Yes, you can set up multiple rules for auto forwarding. Simply follow the steps outlined in this article for each rule you want to create.
Q: Can I set up auto forwarding on the Outlook mobile app?
Yes, you can set up auto forwarding on the Outlook mobile app. However, the steps may be slightly different from those outlined in this article. Please refer to the app’s user guide for instructions.
Conclusion
Auto forwarding emails in Outlook can save you time and effort, especially if you receive a lot of emails that need to be forwarded to someone else. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can set up auto forwarding in just a few minutes. If you have any further questions, please refer to the FAQs or consult the Outlook user guide.