Email Signature

How to Create Your Signature in Outlook

In Outlook, go to "File>Options>Mail>Signatures” (Windows) or "Outlook > Preferences > Signatures” (Mac)
Select and copy the sample signature below using Control+C (Windows) or Command+C (Mac)
Paste the sample signature into the Outlook Signatures window using Control+V (Windows) or Control+V (Mac)*
Enter your information into the template, and delete any of the fields you do not wish to use
Confirm that the font style is Arial size 8 or 9 (color: 53565A
For the name and links you can use blue (HEX color #0077C8). We recommend bolding the name.
For guidance on adding pronouns, read the Pronouns Style Guide.
To have your signature appear automatically on all e-mails, click “default signature,” select it from the drop-down menu, and close the window

Your signature is now saved and will appear when using the “Signatures” button on any new e-mail message.

Below is recommended language. Please amend as you prefer.

*If you are using an iPhone, after pasting the signature, shake the phone to cancel any reformatting.

Full Name, Degree(s) (pronouns)
Job Title
Department (optional)
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
722 West 168th Street, Room #, New York, NY 10032
212-123-4567 | FAX: 212-123-4567 (optional)
ab1234@cumc.columbia.edu

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