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How to Show Email Headers in Windows Mail and Outlook

See hidden message details in an email's header

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 4, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail

What to Know

Open the message in a separate window and select File > Info > Properties.Windows Mail and Outlook display only essential header details. This article explains how to view hidden details stored within the header to track an email error or analyze and report email spam.

How to Show the Mail Header in Outlook

Find Microsoft Outlook header information from the message's Properties window. To find it, open the message in a separate window, go to the File tab and select Info, then select Properties.

Using a Different Email Service

Most email providers and clients let you view a message's header. You can do this in Microsoft's email programs and also through Gmail, macOS Mail, Mozilla Thunderbird, and Yahoo Mail.

Headers in Windows Mail

In previous iterations of Windows Mail clients, like Windows Live Mail, features like header details were available, but Microsoft has positioned Windows Mail as a free, ultra-lightweight email client with only the basics. If you'd like to access more advanced header information for your emails, while there are some third-party software solutions for Windows Mail, using an email client like Outlook is easier and simpler. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Access Free Windows Mail in Gmail How to Delete Email Accounts in Outlook or Windows Mail How to View Full Message Headers in Mozilla Thunderbird How to Remove Paragraph Symbols in Outlook How to See Full Email Headers in Outlook.com How to View a Message in HTML With Express and Live Mail How to Recall an Email in Outlook Learn How to Properly Redirect an Email in Outlook How to Import Windows Mail or Outlook Emails Into Gmail How to Fix It When Attachments Aren't Showing in Outlook How to Continue a Draft in Outlook Mail on the Web How to Download Only the Headers for Large Messages in Outlook How to View the Complete Email Message Source in Outlook How to See Full Message Headers in iCloud Mail How to View a Sent Message's Bcc Recipients in Windows Mail How to Find the IP Address of an Email Sender Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies