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How to delete previous recipients before forwarding an email

shipshape replied
shipshape

I receive numerous emails with multiple addresses who have previously received it. To protect their privacy - how do I delete their address before forwarding it to my contacts. I have tried to delete them before and lose the original email.

Thanks

I receive numerous emails with multiple addresses who have previously received it. To protect their privacy - how do I delete their address before forwarding it to my contacts. I have tried to delete them before and lose the original email. Thanks

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First you need to check whether you are forwarding the email Inline - as part of the content OR whether you are forwarding the original email as an attachment.

Tools > Options > Composition > General tab or Menu icon > Options > Options > Composition > General tab

  • Forward messages : Select 'Inline'
  • click on OK

Select email so it shows in Message Pane. Click on 'Forward' button

a new Write window opens with the forwarding email displayed as part of the content.

enter the email address you want to forward to.

Highlight the section in the content which you want to remove - the email addresses. Press Delete key.

TYpe your comments. click on Send.

shipshape said

I receive numerous emails with multiple addresses who have previously received it. To protect their privacy - how do I delete their address before forwarding it to my contacts. I have tried to delete them before and lose the original email. Thanks

Thanks for your reply Toad-Hall.


The next e-mail I receive with lots of previous viewers who will wish to remain anonymous - I will try your tip and with every hope of success.

Thanks for your prompt reply