Open .eml files in compose mode in outlook 2010

Question

I want my users to be able to open eml files in compose mode in outlook 2010, by default it opens in readonly mode. Is there any way out?

Use: We generate email templates which the users can download and customize it before sending.

score 23 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 10 '12 at 21:47

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If you can add the header "X-Unsent: 1" to your .eml, it should open in Compose mode.

answered Feb 10 '12 at 21:47

Chris

e1on · Answer 2 · 2012-02-21T13:23:22.410

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Works on Microsoft Outlook but does not work on thunderbird.

edited Feb 21 '12 at 13:23

answered Feb 21 '12 at 13:09

e1on

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fwiw: the header `X-Mozilla-Draft-Info` seems to work on thunderbird ( sample value: `X-Mozilla-Draft-Info: internal/draft; vcard=0; receipt=0; DSN=0; uuencode=0`). Tested on tb 24.4.0 (win7). – collapsar Mar 20 '14 at 15:18

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Oct 27 '20 at 18:33

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Mail on MacOS adds this header internally:

X-Uniform-Type-Identifier: com.apple.mail-draft

Unfortunately, this will still not allow you to sent it directly. However, you can move any mail to your drafts folder and then sent it from there.

answered Oct 27 '20 at 18:33

Remon

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