OL2000: Using AutoSignatures in Outlook

• Microsoft Outlook 2000

SUMMARY

This article explains how to use the AutoSignature feature.

MORE INFORMATION

To create an AutoSignature, use one of the following procedures.

To Create an AutoSignature When Not Using Word as Your E-mail Editor

1. Click the Inbox.



2. On the Tools menu, click Options.



3. On the Mail Format tab, click Signature Picker, and then click New.



4. Type a name for your signature and click Next. You can create multiple signatures, giving each one a different name.



5. Type the text for your signature in the Signature text window.
   
   
   1. Use the Font and the Paragraph buttons to apply formatting to your signature.
   
   
   
   2. Use the Advanced Edit button to use Microsoft Word for more powerful editing of your signature.
   
   
   
   3. Use the New vCard From Contact button to attach a vCard to your signature. For more information on vCards, see the "References" section later in this article.
   
   
   



6. Click OK, OK, and OK to close all dialog boxes.

To Create an AutoSignature Using Word As Your E-mail Editor

1. Open a new mail message.



2. On the Tools menu, click Options.



3. On the General Tab, click E-mail Options.



4. Type a name for your new Signature



5. Under Create Your E-Mail Signature, type and format your e-mail signature.



6. Click OK and OK to close all dialog boxes.

REFERENCES

For more information on vCards, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q197025 : How to use vCard in Outlook 2000

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Version : WINDOWS:2000
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