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“.
Patrick says
May 22, 2019 at 12:23 amLooking 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
December 31, 2018 at 7:39 pmTHANK YOU!!!
One of the most useful features for communicating and Microsoft hides it
Thank you
Jerry Kane says
November 18, 2018 at 3:23 pmThis 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
November 17, 2018 at 9:20 amWhen adding “send email to recipient” icon to quick access toolbar; why is it grayed out in excel 2013 ?