I cannot copy a complete e-mail anymore and paste it in a new e-mail.

Anonymous
2023-11-19T14:24:51+00:00

Hi, I am using the most recent version of Office 365 Outlook, and since I updated to the new layout, I am not able to copy a complete email anymore.

The only option I have is to copy and move the email to a certain number of preset folders. However, I mostly use this function to copy and add the email to an ongoing but different email thread. It seems that this not possible anymore or at least I don't how to do it.

Thanks for anyone's advice.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-11-27T09:08:53+00:00

    Yes, please reinstate it. Its frustrating to have to do all those work arounds.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-08-08T15:34:21+00:00

    Dear sirs:

    It is imperative for me to understand the reason why when I prepare an email in the NEW OUTLOOK and put the cursor on the TO field and press CTRL+F the email does not duplicate itself.

    That function has been available on Outlook for decades and for an executive like me that requires to DUPLICATE invoice customers emails, close to 125 duplicate emails, with individuals attachments the feature is critical for ensuring fast productivity.

    In CLASSIC OUTLOOK I prepare the content of an email with a universal title and content, then duplicate using CTRL+F and then work individually to attach the proper invoice.

    If the feature is indeed eliminated in the NEW OUTLOOK, provide indications on how stay put on CLASSIC OUTLOOK and not be FORCED to use NEW OUTLOOK.

    Please advise and provide an explanation.

    Cordially,

    Dr. Maldonado Cotto

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-06-01T04:55:49+00:00

    It is unfortunate that this feature is lost. It is fundamental feature that one should be able to copy an email and attach it. it was so simple and easy. I can't understand how Microsoft removed this feature. It's annoying to use new Outlook.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-05-02T17:55:24+00:00

    I landed on this page because it was similar to my problem of not being able to cut and paste anywhere or anything in or out of the New Outlook. Upon changing back to the Old Outlook, I submitted the functional reason for reverting back to the Old Outlook and was given this solution to cut and paste. Go to Settings, General, Privacy and Data, Privacy Settings, then turn on "Optional Connected Experiences". After closing Outlook and rebooting, I am now able to cut and paste in and out of the New Outlook. I hope this helps some of you with the same struggle.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-11-19T14:57:09+00:00

    Dear 

    Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community. We are happy to assist you.

    We are looking into your situation, we will update the thread shortly.

    Appreciate your patience and understanding and thank you for your time and cooperation.

    Sincerely,

    Kerry | Microsoft Community Moderator

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