Creating a unique URL link for an email conversation in Outlook can vary depending on whether you’re using the desktop app or Outlook on the web. Here’s a detailed guide for both methods:
Using Outlook on the Web (OWA)
- Sign in to Outlook on the Web:
- Open your web browser and navigate to Outlook.com or your organization’s Outlook web access.
- Locate the Email Conversation:
- Go to your inbox and find the email conversation you want to share. Click to open it.
- Copy the Link to the Message:
- Click on the three dots (More actions) in the upper right corner of the email view.
- Select “Copy link to this message.”
- A link to the email will be copied to your clipboard.
- Paste the Link:
- Open a new email, document, or chat where you want to share the link.
- Right-click and select “Paste” or use Ctrl + V (Windows) or Cmd + V (Mac) to paste the link.
- Send the Link:
- If you’re pasting it into an email, add a recipient and any additional context, then send the email.
Using Outlook Desktop App
The desktop version of Outlook doesn’t provide a direct way to create a unique URL link to an email. However, you can use the following workaround:
- Open Outlook Desktop:
- Launch the Outlook application on your computer.
- Find the Email Conversation:
- Navigate to your inbox and locate the email conversation you want to share.
- Forward the Email:
- Click on the conversation to open it.
- Click “Forward” in the toolbar.
- Add Recipients:
- In the forwarding email window, enter the email address of the person you want to share the conversation with.
- Include Context:
- Add any comments or context above the forwarded email to clarify why you’re sharing it.
- Send the Email:
- Click “Send” to forward the email with the conversation to the recipient.
Additional Tips
- Link Accessibility: Keep in mind that the unique URL link created in Outlook on the web will only work for users who have access to the same email environment (e.g., within the same organization).
- Privacy Considerations: Be cautious about sharing sensitive information via links, as anyone with the link and appropriate permissions can access the email.
This method ensures you can share email conversations effectively while considering the limitations of the Outlook desktop app.
make an email address a link in Outlook.
To create a clickable email link in Outlook, follow these detailed steps:
- Open Outlook: Launch your Outlook application.
- Create a New Email: Click “New Email” to open a new message window.
- Type the Email Address: In the body of your email, type the email address you want to link (e.g., sarful.hassan@example.com).
- Select the Email Address: Highlight the email address you just typed.
- Insert Hyperlink:
- Go to the “Insert” tab in the ribbon at the top of the window.
- Click on “Hyperlink” (or you can right-click on the highlighted email address and select “Link” > “Insert Link”).
- Set Up the Link:
- In the dialog box that appears, make sure the “Link to” option on the left is set to “E-mail Address.”
- In the “E-mail address” field, type the email address again (e.g., sarful.hassan@example.com).
- Optionally, you can add a subject line in the “Subject” field, which will appear when the recipient clicks the link.
- Click OK: After you’ve entered the email address and optional subject, click the “OK” button to create the link.
- Send Your Email: Complete your email and send it. The recipient can click on the linked email address to open a new email addressed to you.
This method ensures that the email address is clickable without additional boxes or formatting, making it straightforward for recipients to contact you.