“Edit as New” is a powerful email feature that allows you to reuse an existing sent or received email as a template for a brand-new message without altering the original. It opens a fresh compose window containing the exact text, subject line, and attachments of the original email, allowing you to quickly modify the details and send it to a new recipient. 💡 Why It Is a Game-Changer
Saves Time: Eliminates repetitive typing for routine messages.
Preserves Layouts: Keeps complex formatting, tables, and spacing intact.
Prevents Errors: Avoids the risky “Reply All” or “Forward” mistakes.
No Leftovers: Removes accidental “FW:” prefixes or old email headers. 🛠️ How to Use It in Common Email Clients Mozilla Thunderbird Go to your Sent or Inbox folder. Right-click the email you want to reuse.
Select Edit As New (or press Ctrl + E on Windows / Cmd + E on Mac). Update the recipient, tweak the text, and hit Send. Microsoft Outlook (Classic) Outlook calls this feature “Resend This Message.” Open the sent email in a double-click window. Click the Message tab on the top ribbon. Move to the Move section and click Actions. Select Resend This Message. Change the “To” field, edit your text, and click Send. Apple Mail Open your Sent folder. Right-click (or Control-click) the desired email. Click Send Again. Modify your recipient and message, then send. 🚀 Best Use Cases Weekly Reports: Keep the structure; just update the data.
Follow-Ups: Reach out to a second prospect with the same pitch.
Invoices: Reuse the layout; change the invoice number and dates.
Event Invites: Send identical details to late additions individually. To help you get the most out of this workflow, let me know: Which email provider do you use? (Gmail, Outlook Web, etc.) What type of repetitive emails do you send most often?
I can provide specific workarounds or keyboard shortcuts tailored to your exact setup!
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