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How to Send a Plain-Text Message in Outlook
When your messages don't need fancy formatting, send text-only emails
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 December 19, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Outlook Word Excel Powerpoint What to Know
In Outlook's message window, go to Format Text > Plain Text, enter your message, and select Send.In Outlook Online's message window, select More Options and then select Switch to plain text.In Outlook on Mac's message window, go to Options > Format Text and turn off the HTML toggle switch. You can send messages using HTML formatting in Outlook, but not everybody wants to receive these types of emails. As an alternative, send plain-text emails that are readable by any computer and email client. Instructions in this article apply to Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook 2013, Outlook 2010, Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook Online, and Outlook for Mac. Send a Plain Text Message in Outlook
To compose and send an email using plain text in Outlook: Go to the Home tab and select New Email. Or, press Ctrl+N. In the message window, go to the Format Text tab. In the Format group, select Plain Text. You can also choose a default format for composing new messages in Outlook. A warning dialog box may appear with a note that some features in the message aren't supported by plain text email. Select Continue. Compose the message and select Send. Send a Plain Text Message in Outlook Online
To send a plain text message in Outlook Online: Select New message. Select More Options (denoted by 3 dots), then choose Switch to plain text. You may get a warning about switching to Plain text. If so, select OK to continue. The formatting toolbar disappears from the message pane. Compose the message and select Send. Send a Plain Text Message in Outlook for Mac
To deliver an email message that contains only plain text using Outlook for Mac: Click New Email. Or press Alt+ (Command)+N. In the message window, go to the Options tab. In the Format Text group, turn off the HTML toggle to display Plain. If you are prompted to turn off HTML formatting, click Yes. Compose your message. Send the message. 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 Insert a Link Into an Email With Outlook How to Recall an Email in Outlook How to Remove Paragraph Symbols in Outlook How to Insert a Link in an Email With Mac OS X Mail How to Insert an Inline Image in an Outlook Message How to Forward a Text Message to Email How to Forward an Email as an Attachment in Outlook How to Send a File Attachment With Outlook.com How to Change Email Format to HTML or Plain Text in Outlook Using Rich HTML in an Outlook.com Signature How to Continue a Draft in Outlook Mail on the Web How to Send Email to Undisclosed Recipients From Gmail How to Add Members to a Distribution List in Outlook How to View a Message in HTML With Express and Live Mail Learn How to Properly Redirect an Email in Outlook How to Send a Text Message to a Group 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