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How to Send Emails From Excel

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Dzenana Kajtaz
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2,205
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English
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Summary

Excel can be used to send customized emails, notifications, and alerts directly from spreadsheet data, helping streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and support automated communication. The primary method uses VBA macros, requiring users to enable the Developer tab, configure a VBA editor reference to an email component such as EASendMail, create code with SMTP server credentials and message details, and optionally attach the macro to a worksheet button. Email sending can also be automated when a workbook opens through workbook event code and Windows Task Scheduler, provided the file is saved as a macro-enabled workbook. For users avoiding macros, a HYPERLINK mailto formula can generate messages in the default email client from cell values, though attachments must be added manually. VBA code can further be adapted for bulk recipient lists, file attachments, and HTML-formatted messages. The material also presents Mailtrap’s SMTP service as an external delivery option offering domain verification, SMTP integration, monitoring, analytics, and deliverability-focused infrastructure.

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