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How to extract email header


This guide shows you how to get the email header information.

To get the message source, including full headers, first click "more options" above the message.

Yahoo! Mail screen shot

Then click "Full Header". This opens a new window (or tab, depending on browser and settings) with the message source.

Yahoo! Mail screen shot

Highlight the entire contents of the new window box.

Yahoo! Mail screen shot

Right-click inside the box and select Copy, then click Close.


How to copy and paste email content


This guide shows you how to copy and paste the email content.

Highlight the entire email message content.

Yahoo! Mail screen shot

Right-click into the box and select Copy, then close the email message.

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