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ActionMicrosoft OutlookUpdated June 2026

How do I create an Outlook draft email?

Short answer: You can create outlook draft in Microsoft Outlook by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Microsoft Outlook Create Outlook Draft action to a workflow, map its 5 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

Create Outlook Draft in Microsoft Outlook — start free All 8 Microsoft Outlook actions
Create Outlook Draft in Microsoft Outlook — start free
Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
To
to
emailRequiredTo. e.g. "recipient@example.com"
Subject
subject
stringRequiredMessage subject line.
Body
body
htmlRequiredMessage body content. Plain text unless the API specifies HTML/markdown.
CC
cc
stringOptionalCC
Importance
importance
optionsOptionalImportance. Options: Low, Normal, High
Sample request
{
  "to": "recipient@example.com",
  "subject": "e.g. Quick update",
  "body": "e.g. Hi there, thanks for reaching out.",
  "cc": "{{trigger.cc}}",
  "importance": "{{trigger.importance}}"
}
Returns
{
  "id": "draft123",
  "isDraft": true,
  "subject": "Hello"
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Outlook Draft.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Gmail → Microsoft Outlook
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → Microsoft Outlook
13 Slack triggers
Google Sheets → Microsoft Outlook
2 Google Sheets triggers
HubSpot → Microsoft Outlook
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Create Outlook Draft.

What does the Create Outlook Draft action do in Microsoft Outlook?
Creates an email in the Drafts folder without sending. For "AI-generated reply suggestion → save as draft for user review" workflows.
What inputs does Create Outlook Draft require?
Required: To, Subject, Body. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Microsoft Outlook returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Create Outlook Draft support batch operations?
Yes. Run Create Outlook Draft inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Microsoft Outlook's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Microsoft Outlook actions.

Action
Delete Outlook Message
Soft-deletes a message (moves to Deleted Items). For "auto-archive newsletters after reading" or "delete known spam patterns" inbox-management workflows.
Action
Get Outlook Message
Returns a specific email with full body, attachments, headers. The standard lookup for "fetch this email captured upstream and process" workflows.
Action
List Outlook Mail Folders
Returns the folder structure of the mailbox (Inbox, Sent, custom folders). Useful for resolving folder IDs at workflow setup.
Action
List Outlook Messages
Paginated emails in a folder with filters. For "process unread emails matching pattern" batch workflows.
Action
Move Outlook Message
Moves a message to a different folder. For "auto-file by sender or content classification" inbox-organisation workflows.
Action
Reply to Outlook Email
Replies to a specific message preserving the thread. For "auto-acknowledge support emails" or "AI-generated reply approved → send" workflows.
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