Ask to be notified when the recipient opens your message by requesting a read receipt. This guide shows how to turn it on 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 Request read receipt

Select Request read receipt from the menu. A receipt is requested when you send the message.

Note: A read receipt is a request, not a guarantee. The recipient's email program may decline to send one, or ask them before doing so.

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