Sign in with Microsoft
Sign in or create an account.
Hello,
Select a different account.
You have multiple accounts
Choose the account you want to sign in with.

You can change the subject of any message you receive.

Important: Even though you can change the subject of a message and save the new subject line, by default, Outlook shows you messages grouped by Conversation Topic. In order to see the newly changed subject line in your message list, you will need to Create, change, or customize a view.

Change the subject line of a message you've received

  1. Double-click the message to open it. You can't change the message subject from the Reading Pane.

  2. Select the subject line. Hint: click anywhere inside the subject line. Once you see a blinking cursor, press CTRL+A to select the entire subject line.

    You can edit the subject line of a received message.
  3. Type your new subject.

  4. Click the Save icon in the top left corner of the message window, then close the message.

    Click Save to save your changes.
  5. Your new subject will show up in the Reading Pane, but the message list will still show the original conversation topic.

    Outlook groups messages by conversation topic in the message list.

Need more help?

Want more options?

Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more.

Communities help you ask and answer questions, give feedback, and hear from experts with rich knowledge.

Was this information helpful?

What affected your experience?
By pressing submit, your feedback will be used to improve Microsoft products and services. Your IT admin will be able to collect this data. Privacy Statement.

Thank you for your feedback!

×