How to Insert an Email in Excel (Easiest Way in 2025)

In this article, we will show you how to insert an email in Excel. Simply follow the steps below.

Can You Insert an Email Into Excel?

No, you cannot directly insert an entire email into Excel. However, you can copy the text from an email and paste it into an Excel cell.

Insert Email Into Excel

Here’s how to add an email to Excel:

1. Choose the Exact Cell Where You Want to Insert the Email

Select the cell in which you want to insert the content of your email. This cell will serve as the starting point for embedding your email message. For example, we will choose cell A1.

2. Open Your Email Client and Select the Email

Open your email client (like Microsoft Outlook, Gmail, etc.) and navigate to the email you want to embed in your Excel sheet. Highlight and copy the entire content of the email you intend to include by pressing Ctrl+C. In our example, we will copy an email from Gmail.

3. Paste the Email Content into Excel

Return to Excel and select the cell you previously chose. Press Ctrl+V to insert the email content. If the content is too large, adjust the row and column sizes accordingly.

If you want to apply some formatting adjustments to ensure it is readable and fits well within the spreadsheet layout. Highlight the pasted content, then use the ‘Home’ tab options such as font size, text alignment, and cell width to optimize visibility.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to embed an email in Excel. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to subtract text in Excel and how to convert text to email addresses in Excel.