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What is an .msg file format?

louisegrant

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Outlook Mail Message file has the file extension named with .msg file extension. An MSG file is simply a container that keeps an email message, including its formatting, attachments, topic, body, and sender and recipient. Emails can be shared, backed up, and archived with the help of using MSG files.


 
A .msg file format is a type of file used by Microsoft Outlook to store individual email messages. It can also be used to store other Outlook items like appointments, contacts, and tasks. it stores.
Email content: Text, rich formatting, attachments, embedded images, and other email details.
Metadata: Sender, recipient, date/time, subject, thread information, and other associated data.
Additional items: Outlook allows saving appointments, contacts, and tasks as .msg files for backup or sharing.
 

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