How to Save an Outlook Email as a .msg File and Attach It to Another Email

This article will guide you through the process step-by-step, including how to attach the saved email to another message.

Step 1: Open the Email You Want to Save

1. Launch Outlook: Start by opening your Outlook application.

2. Find the Email: Navigate to the email you want to save. You can do this by searching in your inbox or another folder.

3. Open the Email: Double-click on the email to open it in a new window.

    

Step 2: Save the Email as a .msg File

1. Go to File: In the open email window, click on File in the top-left corner.

2. Select Save As: From the File menu, select Save As.

3. Choose Location: A window will appear asking where you want to save the file. Choose a location on your computer where you can easily find the file later, like the Desktop or Documents folder.

4. Name the File: Enter a name for the file that will help you remember its contents.

5. Select .msg Format: Under the Save as type dropdown, make sure .msg is selected. (If .msg is not available, select "Outlook Message Format - Unicode")

6. Click Save: Finally, click Save to complete the process. Your email is now saved as a .msg file.

Step 3: Attach the .msg File to a New Email

1. Create a New Email: In Outlook, click New Email to start a new message.

2. Click on Attach File: In the new email window, click on the Attach File button, usually located in the toolbar at the top.

3. Locate the .msg File: A file browser window will open. Navigate to the location where you saved the .msg file.

4. Select the File: Click on the .msg file you saved earlier to select it, then click Insert or Open.

5. Send the Email: Once your email is ready, add a recipient, and click Send. The .msg file is now attached and will be sent along with your email.