How to Quickly Insert HTML Into Outlook [3 Ways]

To insert HTML into Outlook email, just import it as text

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Updated onMarch 5, 2024

updated onMarch 5, 2024

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Standard email messages can look rather plain, and this is the main reason why many choose to insert HTML into Outlook email.

By doing so, users can create engaging emails with images and make them stand out, so let’s see how can we do that.

How do I insert HTML into Outlook?

1. Use Insert as file option

Once the file is attached, the HTML content will render.

2. Use Insert HTML add-in

3. Use macro code

You might have to edit the HTML code manually each time you want to insert HTML code into Outlook by using this method.

Quick tips on how to create awesome emails with HTML formatting

Even though we can use HTML for email signatures, adding HTML natively to Outlook messages isn’t possible, and instead, you have to rely on workarounds, add-ins, or macros, but we hope that will change in the future.

To make your emails stand out, check our guide on how toadd gifs to Outlookas well as a guide onadding emojisto Outlook, since both of them work with HTML. We also have a guide onreal-time polls in Outlook, so you can consider adding those as well.

Have you used HTML in Outlook? Share your experience with us in the comments.

How to Quickly Insert HTML Into Outlook [3 Ways]#

How do I insert HTML into Outlook?#

1. Use Insert as file option#

2. Use Insert HTML add-in#

3. Use macro code#

Quick tips on how to create awesome emails with HTML formatting#