Schedule Future Email Delivery

Introduction

In Outlook, the 'Schedule Sending' feature lets you compose an email and schedule it for delivery at a specific date and time in the future. This is useful if you want to write a message in advance but prefer to have it sent later, such as during business hours or when the recipient is more likely to see it.

Note: These steps apply to Outlook on both Windows and Mac.

Steps

  • Click on New Email to open a new message window.
    • Write your email and add recipients.

Outlook New Mail button highlight

  • Click the drop-down arrow next to the “Send” button > Send Later.

Outlook schedule button feature

  • A dialog box will appear where you can choose the date and time you want your email to be sent.
    • Set your preferred send time and click Send or Schedule.

Outlook Schedule Send Highlighting Custom Time
Outlook Set Custom Date & Time Screen shot

  • The email will be saved in your 'Drafts' and automatically sent at the scheduled time.
Note: This feature is particularly useful for managing your communication effectively and ensuring that your emails are sent at the most appropriate times.
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