How to make CC emails stand out in Outlook
Want to keep track of an email that's just there for information? We'll show you how Credit: Microsoft You probably get plenty of emails that are there to just keep you informed. You’re CC’d on the message, but you’re not actually expected to respond.
- ▪Want to keep track of an email that's just there for information?
- ▪We'll show you how Credit: Microsoft You probably get plenty of emails that are there to just keep you informed.
- ▪You’re CC’d on the message, but you’re not actually expected to respond.
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Want to keep track of an email that's just there for information? We'll show you how Credit: Microsoft You probably get plenty of emails that are there to just keep you informed. You’re CC’d on the message, but you’re not actually expected to respond. If you want to make these emails easier to spot, you can set Outlook to highlight them in a different color. Here’s how to do it: If you’re using the classic version of Outlook, go to View > View Options > Conditional Formatting. Next, click Add and enter a name such as CC Emails. Click on Font, set the color (something bright and distinctive), and close the window by confirming with OK. In the Messages tab, click on Condition.
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