How to Schedule and Delay Sending Emails in Outlook

Introduction

Outlook allows you to schedule emails to be sent at a later time, which is useful for reaching recipients at optimal times or preventing premature email sends.

Steps (Desktop - Outlook for Windows/Mac)

1. Compose a new email and add recipients.
2. Click Options > Delay Delivery.
3. Under Delivery options, check Do not deliver before and choose the date and time.
4. Click Close, then Send (the email will stay in the Outbox until the scheduled time).

Steps (Outlook Web - Outlook on the Web/OWA)

1. Compose a new email.
2. Click the down arrow next to Send and select Schedule send.
3. Pick a suggested time or click Custom time to set your own.
4. Click Send (the email will be stored until the scheduled time).

Conclusion

Delaying emails helps in strategic communication and prevents accidental early sending.