If you’re like most people, you probably use Outlook to manage your personal and work emails. But there are a few things you can do to add a signature to your emails that will make them more unique and interesting. The first thing you can do is create a new signature field in the Signature tab of your Outlook Preferences. This field will allow you to add text or images to your signatures. You can also choose to have your signature appear as the first line of an email when it’s opened, or as the last line of an email if you prefer. Next, add a few lines of text to your signature using the text editor provided with Outlook. You can use any type of text, but be sure to use common words and phrases that people might remember from their past interactions with you. For example, if you’re a business owner, you might choose to include a phrase such as “Thank you for your business support.” Finally, add an image or picture to your signature using the photo editor provided with Outlook. You can use any type of image, but be sure to choose one that is high quality and will look good on paper or online.
How to Add a Signature to Outlook for Windows
You can start the Outlook signature setup on Windows from two different spots:
In the new email window, select Signature > Signatures in the ribbon. In the main Outlook window, select File > Options. Choose “Mail” on the left and “Signatures” on the right.
Once you land in the Signatures and Stationery window, go to the Email Signature tab. In the drop-down box at the top, pick the email account you want to use if you have more than one.
Select “New” to the right of the signature list box. Add a name for the signature and click “OK” to set your signature in Outlook.
You’ll see the name of the new signature added to the list at the top. Use the text box directly below to enter your signature. You can use the toolbar at the top of the editor to format the font, change the alignment, or add a business card.
When you finish, click “Save” below the signature editor.
To add a default signature, use the drop-down boxes for “New Messages” and “Replies/Forwards” to choose one. To insert one manually, pick “None” from the list.
After you complete your signature, click “OK” at the bottom of the window.
To insert your signature manually, select “Signature” in the ribbon of the New Message window and pick one from the list.
How to Create a Signature in Outlook for the Web
Visit Outlook online and sign in with your Microsoft account. Click the Gear icon on the top right and then select “View All Outlook Settings” at the bottom of the sidebar that appears.
In the pop-up window, choose “Mail” on the far left and “Compose and Reply” to the right.
Start by giving your signature a name. Then, enter your signature into the text box and use the toolbar at the bottom to format the text, add a link, or insert an image. When you finish, select “Save” at the bottom.
Then, below Select Default Signatures, choose the signature you want to automatically insert in the “For New Messages” and “For Replies/Forwards” drop-down boxes. If you’d rather add your signatures yourself, choose “No Signature” from the drop-down list.
When you finish, select “Save” and use the “X” on the top right of the window to close it.
When you’re ready to insert your signature into an email, click the three-dot menu at the bottom of the New Message window. Move your cursor to Insert Signature and choose the signature from the pop-out menu.
How to Set a Signature in Outlook for Mac
Open the Outlook app and select Outlook > Preferences from the menu bar. Then, pick “Signatures.”
When the Outlook signature setup window opens, click the plus (+) sign button on the left.
You’ll see a new window appear for you to create your signature. You can use the formatting options at the top to change the font style, size, color, and more.
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Title your signature in the Signature Name box. Then, click the Save button at the top and use the “X” on the top left to close that window.
You’ll then see your new signature in the list on the left and a preview of it on the right. At the bottom of the window, you can choose a default signature per account in the top drop-down box.
Then, pick the signature for New Messages and Replies/Forwards in the subsequent drop-down boxes. If you prefer to add your signature manually to each email, pick “None” in these boxes.
When you finish, simply close the window, and your signatures are ready to go.
To insert a signature manually, select “Signature” in the ribbon of the New Message window and pick one from the list.
Outlook Signature Setup on Android, iPhone, and iPad
Creating a signature on your mobile device works the same in the Outlook mobile app for Android, iPhone, and iPad.
Open the Outlook app and tap the icon on the top left to view the menu. Then, select the gear icon at the bottom.
In the Mail section of Settings, tap “Signature.”
If you have more than one account set up, you can enable the toggle at the top for Per Account Signature. This allows you to use a different signature for each account if you like.
If you enabled the toggle, select the account on this same screen and you’ll see a default signature. Otherwise, you’ll see just one signature box.
Tap inside the text box containing the signature to edit it. When your device keyboard pops up, enter the signature and use any formatting options your keyboard provides.
When you finish, tap the checkmark on Android or use the back button on your iPhone or iPad to save the signature(s). You can tap the arrow or “X” to exit the settings.
You’ll see your signature inserted automatically when you compose a new message. You can remove the signature if you prefer by simply deleting it from the body of the email or by editing it if you like.
Now that you know how to add a signature to Outlook, check out how to create a signature for Gmail.
