By default, Microsoft Excel 2019, Word 2019, and Office 365 doesn’t have the useful “Send to Mail Recipient” option available on the toolbar. The option enables users to quickly access their email client to send documents. Here’s how to add it.
- Select the small down arrow on the right-hand side of the Quick Access Toolbar, and select “More Commands“.
- Under the “Choose commands from” list, select “All Commands“.
- Select “Send to Mail Recipient“, and then select “Add“.
4. Select “OK” and the icon is added to the top-left toolbar.
4. Select “OK” and the icon is added to the top-left toolbar.Now the option will be available on the toolbar located at the upper-left corner of the window.
FAQ
I performed these steps, but when I select the button, nothing happens. Why?
You might need to select a default email client in Windows. You can usually do this by going to “Control Panel” > “Programs” > “Default Programs” > “Set Default Programs“.
Bill Davis says
If you’re using Mac and the Word quick access icon doesn’t work, check Apple Mail and see if it is set as the default email reader.
Efstratios Chatzianagnostou says
Hello. I want to ask something.
In one new computer Windows 10 x 64 and Office 64 Pro , i have installed a third mail client program.
I just config everything as default mail handler (default, Protocols, Files…). The problem is that even we tried everything, when we are trying to send email from Excel or Word… it start one program, Outlook 2016 which i don’t have it.
How in 2 machines works ok and in an other no. Is something hidden in the registry or it bug of the new installation of Office 2019?
If anyone has same problem please let me know.
Jennifer McGill says
On the ‘Send to Mail Recipient’ option, is there a way to delete the ‘Introduction’ field?
Also is there a way to automatically add an address in the BCC field?
Kurt Kellicut says
But what if you want to send as a hyperlink, Office 365 has removed this option from the share functionality. WAY TO GO MICROSOFT.
Ryan O says
Apps that we like and should have, i.e. – “Send email to recipient”, are next to impossible to add without a degree in computer technology.. There’s no justification for that..
Stephanie says
Hi! I used this constantly on my MacBook Air. Now I’m on a Windows 10 PC with Office 2019. It keeps wanting to start Outlook instead of “Mail” which is what I’ve got set for my default email application in Windows. How do I change the default email application that Excel should use *instead of outlook*?
Patrick says
Looking for help. I have a document that I’m sending via this feature in Word, but when it arrives the format is on table and right justified. Anyone have this same error?
Judy Hathorn says
THANK YOU!!!
One of the most useful features for communicating and Microsoft hides it
Thank you
Jerry Kane says
This was the best support on this topic anywhere I could find on the web. I tried Microsoft sites to no avail and spent the better part of a day trying to solve the problem. Your web site gave the most accurate and easy to understand explanation. Problem solved…finally!
Selah says
When adding “send email to recipient” icon to quick access toolbar; why is it grayed out in excel 2013 ?