How to Schedule or Delay Sending Email Messages in Outlook

Below well cover both.

Heres a look at both methods.

Method 1: Using Delay Delivery Option

This method is essentially the same as scheduling an email.

Heres how to set it up:

Additional Tips for Scheduling Emails in Outlook

Send emails to yourself or colleagues to ensure they arrive as expected.

Check Your Time controls: confirm your time zone controls in Outlook are correct.

This avoids mismatches in scheduling.

Manage Available Slots: If you regularly schedule emails to be sent, keep track of your commitments.

Too many scheduled emails can lead to overwhelming your recipient.

Remember Etiquette: While scheduling emails for business efficiency, maintain appropriateness in your sending times.

Avoid late-night or weekend sends unless necessary, or your recipients have opted in for such engagements.

Occasionally issues may arise when scheduling or delaying email sending in Outlook.

Double-check your options and try sending a test email with a defined delay.

Rules Not Working: If the delay delivery rule fails, recheck the conditions youve set.

If specific emails are not being delayed, ensure those emails meet the criteria of the rule.

Contact your IT department for assistance.

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