Creating a signature in Outlook

Issue/Question

How do I create a new signature in Outlook?

Environment

  • Outlook

Resolution

  • Open Outlook
  • Click File

  • Click Options from the left side

  • Click Mail from the left-hand side
  • On the mail menu, find Create or modify signatures for messages
  • Select the Signatures button

  • Click New on the Signatures and Stationery box

  • Type a Name for the signature and then click Ok

  • Enter the text you want for the signature 

  • To make your new signature the default signature select the signature next to the default signature options

  • Once completed editing your signature, click Ok

 Note: If you do not want to make the signature your default you will need to select it when creating or responding an email. See the related articles for instructions on how to select a signature.