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1 min read 4 stepsMarch 31, 2026Verified March 2026

How to Forward an Email to Someone Else

Received an email you want to share with someone? Forwarding sends a copy of the whole email to another person in two clicks.

In this guide (4 steps):

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Find the email in your inbox and click or tap on it to open it.

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Look for the "Forward" button. In Gmail it is at the bottom of the email or in the three-dot menu. In Outlook it is in the toolbar at the top.

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Type the email address of the person you want to forward the email to in the "To" field.

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You can type a short note above the forwarded message, such as "Thought you might find this useful." Then click Send.

Quick Tip

Check the forwarded email before sending. It includes the full original message, which may contain information you did not intend to share.

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