How do I delay the sending of an email message?

To delay the sending of a single message: 

  • Compose the email
  • Click the Options tab
  • Click Delay Delivery
    delay delivery icon
  • Under Delivery options tick Do not deliver before
  • Specify the delivery date and time
    specify delivery date
  • After you click Send the message remains in the Outbox folder until the delivery time
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