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Signatures in Outlook

A signature is a block of text that appears automatically at the end of the messages you send.

This article applies to: Outlook on the Web

You can create a signature and specify whether to use it on new messages, on replies and forwards, or both. Signatures can be added to Outlook on the Web, or in Mac or Windows Outlook applications.

Create a Signature in Outlook on the Web

Microsoft frequently updates the design of Outlook on the Web, so your version may not match exactly the description given here.

  1. In Outlook on the Web, on the red, Cornell-themed toolbar, click the gear icon.
  2. At the bottom of the Settings panel that opens, click View all Outlook settings.
  3. In the left column, click Mail.
  4. In the second column, click Compose and reply.
  5. Use the text block under Email signature to create your signature.
    Although Outlook gives you tools for applying colors, fonts, and other formatting options, we recommend that you do not use them. Not all email clients display formatted text the same way. Stick with text.  
  6. Use the checkboxes to indicate whether the signature should be attached to new messages, replies and forwards, or both.
  7. Click Save. The Save button will not appear unless you have made changes.

Close the Settings window to return to your email.

Create a Signature for Outlook in Mac or Windows

Instructions for Outlook in Windows and Mac can be found on the Microsoft Support pages:

Signature Style

To maintain maximum accessibility, use a text-only format. Signature styles are managed by the unit, department, school, or college. 

Information Technology Signatures

Information Technology signatures help inform recipients of the new federated model spanning Cornell's Ithaca-supported locations.

College

Laura Landphair
Executive Director of Information Technology
Information Technology | Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
Cornell University

Administrative Unit

Seth Brahler
Executive Director of HR Administration and Technology
Information Technology | Division of the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Cornell University

Campus Information Technology Service

Dianna Betts
IT Manager, Collaboration and Utility Services
Information Technology
Cornell University

Mike Allmendinger
Assistant Director, Video Engineering & Event Services
Information Technology
Cornell University

 

 

 

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