How to add an email signature in classic Outlook for Windows

Updated 7 Nov 2026 · Checked against Microsoft Support · By Hilsio team

Short answer

In classic Outlook for Windows, open File › Options › Mail › Signatures. Click New, name the signature, paste your content in the editor, assign it to new messages and replies, then click OK.

Checked 7 Nov 2026 · Classic Outlook

  • Classic Outlook
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  1. 01 Which Outlook?
  2. 02 Add your signature
  3. 03 Add a logo
  4. 04 FAQ

Check first · Which Outlook do I have?

New Outlook

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02Add a signature in classic Outlook

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Click File › Options › Mail

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Click Signatures…

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Click New and name the signature

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Paste or type the signature in the editor

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Choose defaults for New messages and Replies/forwards

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Click OK to save

Use the Image button in the signature editor. Microsoft documents resizing via right-click › Picture › Size rather than dragging. Hosted https images avoid the images-as-attachments problem.

FAQ

How do I add a signature in classic Outlook?+

Open File › Options › Mail › Signatures, click New, paste your signature, assign defaults for new mail and replies, then OK.

Where is the signature button in classic Outlook?+

While composing, open the Message tab › Include group › Signature to pick a signature for that message. Permanent defaults are under File › Options › Mail › Signatures.

Does classic Outlook sync to new Outlook?+

For Microsoft 365 mailboxes, cloud roaming can share signatures between new Outlook and the web. Classic still has its own editor; if signatures differ, edit in new Outlook or the web for the cloud copy.

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