

Locate and click on the button to the right side of that section that says “attachment” next to an icon of a paperclip and the forwarding arrow.On the ribbon, locate the section that contains buttons for reply, reply all, forward etc.Locate the message you wish to forward, and highlight it in the reading pane.Select the “More” dropdown option, and select the Forward as Attachment option.Locate the “Respond” section in the ribbon, which is where options for Reply, Reply All, Forward, etc., should appear.In the ribbon controls at the top, locate the “Home” tab (called the “Message” tab if you’ve opened the email in its own window).Locate the message you wish to forward, and either highlight it in the reading pane by clicking once, or open it in its own window by double clicking.

Forwarding email as an attachment keeps the original email headers intact, which provides important information about spam and phishing attempts. Below is some general guidance on how to forward an email as an attachment for the most common email platforms used at the UW, however you may need to search online for specific instructions for the device and service you use. The process of forwarding email as an attachment can vary depending on several factors, including what email service you are using, whether you access your email via a website or an email client, and if you are using a desktop computer or mobile device. UW Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
