A very useful but hidden Outlook feature- Resend
'Resend this message' opens a new copy of a sent message with all the same details filled in (To, CC, Bcc, Subject, Body and Attachments). It's a simple idea but really handy.
Instead of laboriously copying details from a Sent message, it can be done with a few clicks. Some users choose to 'Forward' or 'Reply' to a sent message, but because the 'Resend this message' creates a copy of the outgoing message, you can make changes to the copy before sending. Despite the name, the feature doesn't actually send a message, just prepares that sent/changed message for sending.
Why use Resend?
Resend is handy in a few situations:
- Resend a message to someone who didn't get the original.
- Resend a message to an alternative address for an original recipient.
- Send the same or similar message to other people. Use Resend, then change the To, CC and BCC for new recipients then Send.
- Send a revised version of an earlier message. Use Resend to create a new outgoing message, then edit the contents before sending.
Resend opens a new outgoing message, pre-filled with all the details from the original sent message. You can edit this new version just like any other outgoing message. If you wish, save it as a draft for later sending.
Where is Resend?
Open a sent message (usually in the Sent Items folder) and it is on the Message tab in the Move section.
You have to open the sent item (double click the message to open in a new window) to reach the button.
Submitted by Samantha Duckworth, Training Coordinator
Verrill Dana LLP
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