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How to Add Background Images to Your Email Messages

by Gilberto J Perera 1 Comment Share

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Add Background Image to Outlook Email

If you’ve ever wanted to add a picture to the background of an email message, you’ll quickly find that locating that option is not as intuitive as one would like. This is a great tool for those of you who would like to use your company logo as an email background or would simply like to personalize your emails. The guide below will walk you through the necessary steps to add any picture to your email background. If you have any comments or questions, post them below.

Add Background Image to Outlook Email

1. While creating an email message, click on the Options tab located in the Office Ribbon and click the Page Color button, select Fill Effects… from the menu.

Add Background Image to Outlook Email

2. Click on the Picture tab in the Fill Effects dialog box, click on the Select Picture… button.

 



Add Background Image to Outlook Email

3. Browse and select the picture you wish to use as a background and click Insert.

Add Background Image to Outlook Email

4. Click OK to close the Fill Effects dialog box.

Add Background Image to Outlook Email

5. The background of the email message will now display the selected picture.

Published on October 20, 2008

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Gilbert is a Microsoft MVP, a full-time blogger, and technology aficionado. When Gilbert is away from his bike and his iPad, he's busy writing technology how-to's from his home-office in Miami, Florida on the latest programs and gadgets he can get his hands on. He's locally known as "the computer guy" and has spent the last 12 years helping family, friends, and GilsMethod.com visitors with their computer questions and problems. He was awarded the 2009 MVP award from Microsoft for his contributions in forums and blogs and is enjoying the new addition to his family.

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