Outlook - Add an SIUE signature

Outlook allows users to create and customize email signatures. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to set up your email signature in Outlook for the Web, Windows desktop, and Mac desktop using one of the four provided signatures that you can copy and edit to suit your needs.

Outlook for Web

1. Choose the signature you would like to use as your template from the following options:

      Email Signature Line Basic 
email signature line basic  

     Email Signature Line with Initiative 
email signature line with initiative


     Email Signature Cougar Head Basic 
email siue cougars basic


     Email Signature Cougar Head with Initiative
email siue cougars with initiative 

2. Click the template link below and copy your chosen signature by selecting all text (you can use Ctrl+A on a Windows computer or Command+A on a Mac) and then copy it to your clipboard.

  • Email Signature Line Basic (Template)
  • Email Signature Line with Initiative (Template)
  • Email Signature Cougar Head Basic (Template)
  • Email Signature Cougar Head with Initiative (Template)

3. Login to Outlook for the Web

  • Open your web browser and navigate to Outlook for the Web: https://outlook.office.com.
  • Log in with your SIUE email address and password.

4. Access Email Settings

  • Click on the "Settings" Microsoft settings icon icon in the upper-right corner.
  • Click "Mail" in the far left column.
  • Click "Compose and reply" in the middle column.

5. Edit signature

  • Paste the signature you choose in "Email signature" section.
  • Edit the template to include your personal information (name, title, email address, etc.).

6. Save Your Signature

  • After editing your signature, click the "Save" button to save your changes.

Outlook for Windows

1. Choose the signature you would like to use as your template from the following options:

      Email Signature Line Basic 
email signature line basic  

     Email Signature Line with Initiative 
email signature line with initiative


     Email Signature Cougar Head Basic 
email siue cougars basic


     Email Signature Cougar Head with Initiative
email siue cougars with initiative 

2. Click the template link below and copy your chosen signature by selecting all text (you can use Ctrl+A on a Windows computer or Command+A on a Mac) and then copy it to your clipboard.

  • Email Signature Line Basic (Template)
  • Email Signature Line with Initiative (Template)
  • Email Signature Cougar Head Basic (Template)
  • Email Signature Cougar Head with Initiative (Template)

3. Open Microsoft Outlook on your computer.

4. Access Signature Settings

  • Click on "File" in the top-left corner.
  • Select "Options" from the menu.
  • In the Outlook Options dialog box, click on "Mail" in the left sidebar.
  • To the right of "Create or Modify signatures for messages" choose "Signatures" 

5. Edit signature

  • Paste the signature you chose in the "Email signature" section.
  • Edit the template to include your personal information (name, title, email address, etc.).

6. Save Your Signature

  • Click "OK" to save your changes and close the dialog box.

Outlook for Mac

1. Choose the signature you would like to use as your template from the following options:

      Email Signature Line Basic 
email signature line basic  

     Email Signature Line with Initiative 
email signature line with initiative


     Email Signature Cougar Head Basic 
email siue cougars basic


     Email Signature Cougar Head with Initiative
email siue cougars with initiative 

2. Click the template link below and copy your chosen signature by selecting all text (you can use Ctrl+A on a Windows computer or Command+A on a Mac) and then copy it to your clipboard.

  • Email Signature Line Basic (Template)
  • Email Signature Line with Initiative (Template)
  • Email Signature Cougar Head Basic (Template)
  • Email Signature Cougar Head with Initiative (Template)

3. Open Microsoft Outlook on your Mac.

4. Access Signature Settings

  • Click on "Outlook" from the top menu.
  • Select "Settings" from the menu.
  • In the Settings dialog box, click on "Signatures".
  • Click the + button to create a new signature. 

5. Edit signature

  • Paste the signature you chose in the dialogue box.
  • Edit the template to include your personal information (name, title, email address, etc.).

6. Save Your Signature

  • When you close the dialogue box you will be prompted to save.


KeywordsOffice 365 Outlook Web App, signature, message, email, add a signature, Mac, PC, Windows   Doc ID131901
OwnerJeff P.GroupSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville
Created2023-10-04 15:06:19Updated2024-04-17 09:25:20
SitesSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville
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