Use the General tabbed section to set message composition preferences. Table 12–8 lists the message composition preferences that you can set.
Table 12–8 General Message Composition Preferences| 
 Dialog Element  | 
 Description  | 
|---|---|
| 
 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 about 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.  | 
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 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.  |