# How to create a signature in Outlook
##### When you want to have a customized signature in your emails.
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## **Creating a signature in the desktop app.**
1.) After opening the Outlook desktop app, select the **File** tab.
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2.) Click on **Options.**
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3\. Click on **Mail** then click on **Signatures.**
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4\. Click **New** and type what your want the signature to be called then **OK**.
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5\. Write your message in the **Edit signature** box.
**Note**: Make sure you use the drop down box for **New messages:** to select the signature you want to use. You can also choose to have it for replies and forwards as well.
6\. Click **OK.**
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### **Creating a signature in the web app.**
1.) Sign into Gatormail like normal. At the top right corner, select the **Settings** icon.
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2. At the bottom of the newly opened panel, click **View all Outlook settings.**
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3. Select **Mail** then select **Compose and reply**.
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4\. Click **+ New signature**.
5\. In **Edit signature name** create a name to identify your signature.
6\. Create your message for the signature.
7\. Make sure you use the drop down box for **New messages:** to select the signature you want to use. You can also choose to have it for replies and forwards as well.
8\. Click **Save**.
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