In Microsoft Outlook, why is there an option to print even or odd page #s?

Question

When an email has gone back forth numerous times, I sometimes want to print say the first three pages but I only have the option to print odd, even or all. I can't even understand when you would use that.

Is there something I am missing that allows me to print specific page #s as you can typically do with other applications?

Answer 1

To do two-sided printing on a printer that only does one-sided. First you print the odd pages, turn them over and print the even pages. Of course there are built-in problems due to human error ---- such as getting it out of order. It takes careful attention (or screwing up and then understanding why) to get it right.

Answer 2

I completely agree that makes no sense. I have never used that option. I always have to copy the email to Word to print selected pages.