How to Use Microsoft Outlook Reactions on Emails

Easy way to acknowledge emails with these quick reactions

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Updated onMay 16, 2024

updated onMay 16, 2024

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When sending and receiving emails on Outlook, not every message requires a written response. Sometimes a quick reaction will do and here’s the rundown on how to use Microsoft Outlook reactions.

How do I use reactions in Outlook?

You’re also at liberty to choose a skin colour for your thumbs-up reaction. Simply click on your reaction and the various options will appear.

How do I disable Outlook reaction notifications?

If you don’t want to get notified every time someone reacts to your message, quieting the notifications may do you some good. Reactions are mostly used as an acknowledgement for situations like when you receive andplay a video on Outlook Microsoft Stream. They don’t need a reply.

However, if you’re looking to add a little bit of liveliness to your emails, perhapsusing emojis on Outlookis what you need. Reactions are limited but with emojis, there’s an array of choices that can add that extraness you’re looking for.

For the over-the-top users,GIFs in Outlookmay be your thing just use them in moderation as too many and frequent use can be misinterpreted in a corporate setting.

Aside from reactions, you can alsoset up automatic replies on Outlookwhenever you’re away from your desk.

That’s all we had to using reactions in your Microsoft Outlook email. Have you used them before? Would you say they’re effective in communication? Let us know in the comment section below.

How to Use Microsoft Outlook Reactions on Emails#

How do I use reactions in Outlook?#

How do I disable Outlook reaction notifications?#

How to Use Microsoft Outlook Reactions on Emails

How do I use reactions in Outlook?

How do I disable Outlook reaction notifications?