Microsoft Outlook is a popular email client used by millions of people around the world. One of its useful features is the ability to redirect replies to an email message. This can be helpful in situations where you are not the intended recipient of an email, but you still need to ensure that the message is received by the right person. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to redirect replies in Outlook.

Instructions for Redirecting Replies in Outlook

To redirect replies in Outlook, follow these simple steps:


  1. While composing a new email, click the Options tab. Click the Direct Replies To button. The Properties dialog box appears, with the delivery options set to direct replies to this email.
  2. Click Select Names.
  3. The Have Replies Sent to Contacts dialog box opens. Notice that your name will appear in this field, sending replies to you in addition to whomever you select.
  4. If you want the replies to this email to only go to another recipient, delete your name from this field.
  5. Select a contact to whom you want to direct replies.
  6. Click the Reply To button.
  7. Click OK.
  8. Redirect Replies .The delivery options are updated to direct replies to the specified contact.
  9. Click Close. The email is now ready to send.
  10. Click Send. Now, when the recipient replies to the message, their response will be redirected to the contact you specified.