Is there a way to schedule an email to send without Outlook being open?

Hi Katherine,

I appreciate your response here but, also have to say, this has been a useless feature for me. I work in a global organization and would very much like to make use of it, but right now the functionality works like this:

1. Write email to send later.
2. Schedule send.
3. Be at your computer at the scheduled time to be sure Outlook is open so send can happen.

If Outlook has to be open, then I'll be at my computer... and if that's the case: there's no reason to schedule it. I'll just send it... not during the recipients work hours, but during my own. And the whole point of this is to not have to do that.

This is actually the strangest feature. What’s the point of being able to schedule an email if it will only send when outlook is open?

Dear Carly M

Thanks for choosing Microsoft Community.

Based on your description, I know your consult. For this, in outlook, there is no such feature can do this. So sorry to bring you inconvenience.

I know sometimes it is really inconvenient for users. I can understand your mood. Thanks for bring this to Microsoft Community. Since I think your idea is really constructive. I will report this to Microsoft as soon as possible. Meanwhile, I sincerely suggest you post this precious suggestion to Microsoft. Microsoft will update their product based on customers' suggestions. Believe your suggestion will help many other people in the future. Your understanding and co-operation are highly appreciated.

Here is our official URL to submit your suggestion: Microsoft feedback portal

Thanks for your precious time. Have a nice day.

Sincerely,

Katherine

Indeed, Outlook needs to be open to send an email.