Do Attachments Get Forwarded in Outlook?

Do Attachments Get Forwarded in Outlook?

If you open an attachment in an Outlook or Outlook Express message, edit it, save the changes, and then forward it to another recipient, the changes are not saved and the recipient may receive the original version.

How do I forward attachments in Outlook?

Set Up Outlook to Automatically Forward Emails as Attachments
  1. Go to File.
  2. Select Options.
  3. Select Mail.
  4. In the Replies and forwards section, select the When forwarding a message dropdown arrow and choose Attach original message.
  5. Select OK.

Can you prevent an attachment from being forwarded?

To prevent users from forwarding your emails, do the following: Create a new message. Click the Encrypt button, next to the Attach button. In the dropdown menu, click Encrypt and prevent forwarding.

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