Flag an outgoing message as high priority so it stands out in the recipient's inbox. This guide shows how to set priority from the compose window.

Step 1 — Click New message

Click New message in the sidebar to open the compose window and start a message.

Step 2 — Click More

Click More in the action toolbar at the top of the compose window.

Step 3 — Select Make priority

Select Make priority from the menu. The message is flagged as high priority.

Note: Priority is a flag carried with the message. Whether it is shown — and how — depends on the recipient's email program.

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