Schedule Sending Emails in Microsoft 365 Outlook

Instructions on how to delay the delivery of an email and scheduling to send it at a specific in Outlook.

Overview 

This article explains how to schedule an email to be sent at a later time in Microsoft 365 Outlook. Using this feature, your message will remain in the Outbox until the specified time you choose, allowing you to plan emails in advance.

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Steps to Schedule an Email 

Step 1: Open the Schedule Send Option 

1. While composing a new email, click Options in the message window.

2. Select Schedule Send from the Options menu or from the dropdown arrow next to the Send button.

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Step 2: Set the Send Time 

1. Choose a default send time from the options provided or select Set custom date and time.

2. Pick your desired date and time for the email to be sent.

3. Click Send — the message will remain in your Outbox until the scheduled time.

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You can delay the delivery of an individual message by having it held in the Outbox for a specified time after you click Send.