In this article, we will tell you how to edit the subject and body of an email in Microsoft Outlook on a computer. Such changes will only be saved on your computer and will not affect the message on the sender's computer or other recipients.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Windows
Step 1. Start Microsoft Outlook
From the Start menu, click the envelope-shaped icon with the letter O.
Step 2. Double-click on the required letter in the mailbox
It will open in a new window.
Step 3. Click Actions at the top of the email
This button is located in the Move section of the toolbar. A menu will open with a list of actions that can be applied to the letter.
In Office 2007, click More Actions on the toolbar
Step 4. Select Edit Email from the Actions menu
The letter will go into edit mode, and you will be able to change the subject and text of the letter.
Step 5. Change the subject of the email
If you think the subject line does not match the content of the email, change it in the Subject line at the top of the email.
- Click on the "Theme" line below the toolbar at the top of the screen.
- Change the subject line or delete it and enter a new one.
- Press the ↵ Enter key.
Step 6. Change the text of the letter
You can make minor changes or delete all text and enter a new one.
- Click on the field with the text of the letter under the line with the subject.
- Change the text of the letter.
Step 7. Press Control + S
The changes made will be saved.
Such changes will only be saved on your computer and will not affect the email on the sender's or other recipients' computers
Method 2 of 2: macOS
Step 1. Start Microsoft Outlook
In the Applications folder, click on the envelope-shaped icon with the letter O.
Step 2. Select the required letter
Find and click on it in your mailbox.
Step 3. Open the Mail menu
You will find it in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Step 4. Click Edit on the menu
The selected email will open in a new pop-up window where the email can be edited.
Step 5. Change the subject of the email
If you think the subject line does not match the content of the email, change the subject line to find the email in your inbox faster.
- Click on the "Theme" line under the toolbar at the top of the window.
- Change the subject or delete it and enter a new one.
- Press the ⏎ Return key.
Step 6. Change the text of the letter
You can correct mistakes, change the structure of the text, or delete it and enter a different one.
- Click on the field with the text of the letter.
- Change the text of the letter.
Step 7. Press ⌘ Command + S
The changes made will be saved.