Read receipts and delivery notifications are only available when using a Microsoft 365 work or school account, or an Exchange Server account managed by your organization.
Note: This feature isn't available for Outlook.com accounts, or for IMAP or POP accounts such as Gmail, Yahoo!, or iCloud.
Request a read receipt
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In Outlook, compose your message.
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Select Receipts > Read Receipt.
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Send your message.
Request a delivery notification
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In Outlook, compose your message.
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Select Receipts > Delivery Receipt.
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Send your message.
Note: If you don't have the Receipts button, you can customize your toolbar to add it. For more information, please go to Customize your toolbar in Outlook for Mac.
Request a read receipt
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In Outlook, compose your message.
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Select Options > Request Receipts > Request a Read Receipt.
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Send your message.
Request a delivery notification
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In Outlook, compose your message.
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Select Options > Request Receipts > Request a Delivery Receipt.
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Send your message.
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