How to prevent Outlook from removing images when replying Rich Text emails?
You may have noticed that inline images are automatically replaced with the text of << OLE Object: Picture (Device Independent Bitmap) >> when replying a Rich Text email in Outlook. It will be inconvenient without inline images which can show easy visual demonstration. Take it easy! This article will show you the solution to prevent Outlook from removing inline images when replying Rich Text emails.
Prevent Outlook from removing images when replying Rich Text emails
Prevent Outlook from removing images when replying Rich Text emails
Please follow the steps below to reply to a Rich Text email without losing any inline images from the original email in Outlook.
1. In the "Mail" view, double click to open the Rich Text email you will reply to.
2. In the opening Message window, please click "Message" > "Actions" > "Edit Message". See screenshot:
3. Go ahead to click "Format Text" > "HTML" to change the currently opening Rich Text email to HTML. See screenshot:
4. Please save the email and close the Message window.
5. Now you return to the "Mail" view. Keep selecting the email you will reply to, and click "Home" > "Reply" or "Reply All". See screenshot:
6. Now the replying message is opened with all inline images remaining. Please compose and send it.
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