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.
outlook 2010 file menu
  • Click the Properties button in the menu
outlook 2010 email properties
  • A new window will open and it will show you the headers
outlook 2010 email headers

Add a Shortcut (No Opening of Email)

  • Click the down arrow at the top of the ribbon and select More Commands
more commands
  • Change the drop down box to All Commands
all commands
  • Search for message options then click add
message options office 2010
  • Finally select the email you wish to view and click the new icon
new email icon

47 Comments (Newest on top)

  1. Elisa says:

    Thanks for this tip. I’ve been trying to find a way to read the headers for a while now.

  2. Rj says:

    Thank you! At last I found my mailheaders :-)

  3. a concerned emailer says:

    Very important to check for malicious mail, thank you.

  4. d'A says:

    What an outstanding guide !
    Thanks a lot.

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