Some email programs allow recipients to choose if they will respond to read receipts.
#Outlook read receipt option how to#
Under Read receipts, choose how to respond to requests for read receipts. A read receipt will tell you when a message that you sent has been marked as read. To choose how responds to read receipt requests: Select Settings > View all Outlook settings. Under, For any message received that includes a read receipt. Note: Before you set up for all emails you send, you should. On Outlook 2019 through 2010 and 365, go to File > Options > Mail > Tracking. You can request a delivery receipt to let you know when a message that you've sent has reached the recipients. The Outlook read receipt ensures you that the recipient has actually opened your electronic mail. Under Tracking, select the Delivery receipt confirming the message was delivered to the recipient's e-mail server or Read receipt confirming the recipient viewed the message check box. Place a check mark next to the request a read receipt option and click OK. Request read and/or delivery receipts for all messages that you send. While composing a message, click the extended menu. These options can be easily accessed/set via the message composition window. Important: Some clients allow the recipient to overwrite the required receipt. Read Receipt A read receipt confirms if your email was opened by the recipient. Outlook on the Web offers two main use delivery options "request a delivery receipt" and "request a read receipt".ĭelivery Receipts A delivery receipt confirms delivery of your email to the recipient's mailbox, however unlike the read receipt, the delivery receipt can't confirm that the recipient has seen it or opened it.