How to Save a Message in an Alternate Format in Microsoft Outlook

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You can save an Outlook message as text only, HTML, and more with just a few clicks.

This feature works the same in all modern versions of Microsoft Outlook: 2010, 2013, and 2016.

  1. While in the message, select the File tab and then select Save As.
  2. The Save As dialog box opens.
  3. Select a location to save the file and specify a name of the file in the File name text box. Save File
  4. From the Save as type drop-down list, select a file type, such as HTML. Select File Type
  5. Click Save to save the message file. Click Save