Sending an Email as an Attachment
This guide shows users how to send an email as an attachment in Outlook desktop and web apps.
This is helpful if you need to forward multiple emails or need the Helpdesk to inspect a potential questionable email.
Outlook Desktop App
The forward as attachment method is best used if you only want to send one email as an attachment. If you want to send multiple email attachments in one email, it's better to use the Attach File menu, copy and paste, or drag and drop methods.
1. In your mailbox, click the message you want to attach. Press Ctrl + C to copy it.
You can select multiple emails by holding down the Ctrl key as you click.

1. Open a new email or reply to/forward an existing email.

- You can open a new email.
- You could also select an existing email to reply to.
- Or you can select an existing email to forward.
Outlook Web App
The forward as attachment method is best used if you only want to send one email as an attachment. If you want to send multiple email attachments in one email, it's better to drag and drop or copy and paste.
1. Open a new email or reply to/forward an existing email.

- You can open a new email.
- You could also select an existing email to reply to.
- Or you can select an existing email to forward.
Need More Help?
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