Microsoft 365

How to set up an email signature in Outlook (web)

Create and apply a default email signature in the web version of Outlook.

8 steps

Walkthrough

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Open outlook.office.com

  2. 2

    Click the gear icon in the top-right corner

  3. 3

    Click 'View all Outlook settings' at the bottom of the side panel

  4. 4

    In the Settings dialog, click 'Mail' → 'Compose and reply'

  5. 5

    Click '+ New signature' under Email signature

  6. 6

    Give the signature a name, then write your signature in the editor

    Keep to 3-4 lines: name, role, company, link. Avoid images — they break in many clients.

  7. 7

    Under 'Select default signatures,' set the new signature for both 'New messages' and 'Replies/forwards'

  8. 8

    Click 'Save'