Use the General tabbed section to set message composition preferences. Table 11–8 lists the message composition preferences that you can set.
Table 11–8 General Message Composition Preferences
Dialog Element |
Description |
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Forward style |
You can select different styles in which to forward messages. Select the default forward style for your messages from the drop-down list. For more information on the styles in which to forward messages, see To Forward a Message. |
Reply style |
You can select different styles in which to reply to messages. Select the default reply style for your messages from the drop-down list. Select one of the following options:
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Character set |
Select the default character encoding for your messages from the drop-down list. |
Format messages in HTML |
Select this option to make HTML format the default format for your messages. If you do not select this option, the default format is plain text format. |
Automatically insert smiley images |
Select this option to insert emoticon images automatically as you type. For example, when you type :-), a smile icon is inserted automatically. This option applies only to messages in HTML format. |
Prompt when sending messages with an empty subject line |
Select this option to display an alert message when you send a message that has an empty Subject text box. |
Prompt when sending messages with only Bcc recipients defined |
Select this option to display an alert message when you send a message that only has addresses in the Bcc field, but not in the To field or Cc field. |