How to send an e-fax from Outlook

These instructions provide an alternative to the traditional faxing by using e-fax in Outlook.

Step 1: Open the Outlook Application

Find and Open Outlook on your computer.

Step 2: Click New Email

Once Outlook is open, click the New Email option in the top left corner of the application.

Step 3 (OPTIONAL): Change Your Sending Address

If you are sending a fax via a different address (i.e. Estimating@bbecinc.com), please select the From option and click Other Address. Here you can enter the email address that you will be sending from then click OK.

*If you do not see the From option, navigate to Options > Show Fields > From in the Ribbon at the top of the application.

Step 4: Enter Faxing Recipient’s Information

In the To: box, enter the fax recipient’s fax number. This must include the country code (US is 1) and area code, followed by @metrofax.com.

*Do not include spaces or dashes

Step 5: Enter Faxing Information

In the Subject box, you can title the fax you are sending.

*If you would like to include a cover page, please enter the information in the Body of the email.

**It is recommended to remove any email signatures if you do not want that included in the fax

Step 6: Attaching Documents

Attach any document(s) you wish by clicking the Attach File button in the ribbon at the top of Outlook.

*You can attach up to 10 documents with a total size 18MB or less.

Step 7: Click Send

Once you completed your fax, you can click the Send button on the email.

You should then receive a confirmation email from the same address that you sent to.

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