How to copy Show Original in Outlook

The "Show Original" feature is used to verify email authenticity, investigate phishing or spam, debug delivery issues, and analyze raw formatting or encoding, primarily by security experts, IT professionals, and developers.

Here’s how you can access it.

Via Outlook Web App (OWA) and latest Outlook App 2024

Here’s the transcript of the above video:

• Open the Email:

  • Open the email reply in the OWA.

• View Message Source:

  • Click on the three dots (...) at the top right corner of the email.

  • Select "View message source." A new tab or window will open, showing the raw source of the email, including headers.

• Copy and Paste on Notepad >>Save file.

Via Outlook 2016/2019/Office 365

Here’s the transcript of the above video:

• Open the Email:

  • Open the email for which you want to view the headers.

• File Menu:

  • Go to the "File" tab at the top left corner of the Outlook window.

• Properties:

  • In the "Info" section, click on "Properties" (you may need to click on "Info" to see this option). The "Properties" window will appear, showing the "Internet headers" at the bottom.

• Copy and paste on Notepad >> Save file.