How to View Email Headers in Outlook 2010

Tracking down where an email came from can be very important in a security role. This can be done by viewing the email headers. In Outlook 2010 the email headers are hidden behind a few menus. This guide will show you how to view them.

View Email Headers in Outlook 2010 (Opening Email)

• Open the email you wish to view the headers for. Then click the File menu.

• Click the Properties button in the menu

• A new window will open and it will show you the headers

Add a Shortcut (No Opening of Email)

• Click the down arrow at the top of the ribbon and select More Commands

• Change the drop down box to All Commands

• Search for message options then click add

• Finally select the email you wish to view and click the new icon