How to forward an email without header info in the message body in Outlook?

Author: Kelly Last Modified: 2025-02-13

When forwarding an email in Outlook, the original email's header information (such as sender, recipient, date, and subject) is automatically included in the forwarded message, as shown in the screenshot. However, there are situations where the header information is unnecessary or unwanted. This article will introduce a workaround using the Resend This Message feature, which allows you to forward an email without the original header information in Outlook.

Forward an email without the original header information in Outlook
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Forward an email without the original header information in Outlook

To send an email without including the original message's header information, follow these steps using the Resend This Message feature:

1. In the Mail view, double-click to open the email you want to forward without header information.

2. In the Message window, click Message > Actions > Resent This Message. See screenshot:

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3. A Microsoft Outlook confirmation dialog box will appear. Click Yes to proceed.

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4. The email will now be editable. Select your email account from the From dropdown list, add recipients to the To, Cc, or Bcc fields, and click Send.

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Now the selected email will be resent from your account without the original header information in the message body.

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