How to Add Picture on Outlook Email
Adding pictures to your Outlook email can enhance the visual appeal of your messages and make them more engaging for the recipients. Whether you want to include a photo, an infographic, or a screenshot, Outlook makes it easy to insert images into your emails. In this article, we will guide you through the process of adding pictures to your Outlook email.
Step 1: Open Outlook and Compose a New Email
To begin, open your Outlook email client and click on the “New Email” button to compose a new message. This will open a new email window where you can enter the recipient’s email address, subject, and the body of your email.
Step 2: Insert the Image
To insert an image into your email, you have a few options. Here are the most common methods:
– Method 1: Insert Image from Your Computer
1. Click on the “Insert” tab in the email composition window.
2. Select “Picture” from the ribbon.
3. Choose the image file you want to insert from your computer.
4. Click “Insert” to add the image to your email.
– Method 2: Insert Image from Online Sources
1. Click on the “Insert” tab.
2. Select “Picture” from the ribbon.
3. Choose “From a Location” and then “Online Image.”
4. Enter the URL of the image you want to insert.
5. Click “Insert” to add the image to your email.
– Method 3: Insert Image from OneDrive
1. Click on the “Insert” tab.
2. Select “Picture” from the ribbon.
3. Choose “From OneDrive” and then sign in to your OneDrive account.
4. Select the image you want to insert and click “Insert.”
Step 3: Adjust the Image
After inserting the image, you may want to adjust its size, position, or alignment. Here’s how to do it:
– Resize the Image
1. Click on the image to select it.
2. Drag the corners of the image to resize it as needed.
– Position the Image
1. Click on the image to select it.
2. Use the “Arrange” button on the “Format Picture” tab to choose the desired position (e.g., “Top,” “Center,” “Bottom,” “Inside,” or “Outside”).
– Align the Image
1. Click on the image to select it.
2. Use the “Align” button on the “Format Picture” tab to choose the desired alignment (e.g., “Left,” “Center,” “Right,” “Top,” “Bottom,” or “Baseline”).
Step 4: Send Your Email
Once you have added and adjusted the image to your satisfaction, you can send your email by clicking the “Send” button in the email composition window.
Adding pictures to your Outlook email is a simple and effective way to make your messages more visually appealing. By following these steps, you can easily insert images from your computer, online sources, or OneDrive and customize them to fit your needs. Happy emailing!
