OL97: Using AutoSignature in Outlook

ID: Q159704

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Outlook 97

SUMMARY

This article explains how to use the AutoSignature feature in Microsoft Outlook 97 and how it differs from the AutoSignature feature in Microsoft Exchange client.


MORE INFORMATION

In Microsoft Outlook 97, the AutoSignature feature works differently than it does in Microsoft Exchange Client in the following ways:

  • When you install Outlook over Exchange Client, the AutoSignature is not converted.


  • You can define only one true AutoSignature and it cannot contain graphics unless Word is used as your e-mail editor.


  • Whether WordMail is used or not, you can mimic multiple AutoSignatures by using templates.


To create an AutoSignature in Outlook, you can use one of the following three procedures.

To create an AutoSignature when not using Microsoft Word as your e-mail editor:
  1. Click the Inbox.


  2. On the Tools menu, click AutoSignature.


  3. In the input box, type the text you want to include in the signature information. You cannot insert graphics into an AutoSignature in this mode.


  4. Click OK.


To create an AutoSignature using Microsoft Word as the e-mail editor:
  1. Open a new mail message.


  2. Enter the signature, as you want it to appear. You can also insert graphics in this mode.


  3. Select the signature you entered.


  4. Click AutoSignature on the Tools menu.


  5. Close the e-mail message.


You can mimic multiple AutoSignatures by defining templates containing your signatures.

To create templates for AutoSignatures:
  1. Open a new email message.


  2. Enter the signature as you want it to appear. You can insert graphics in this mode.


  3. On the File menu, click Save As.


  4. In the Save As Type box, select Outlook Template.


  5. Type a name for your template in the File Name box.


  6. Click Save.


  7. Close the e-mail message.


NOTE: To use your AutoSignature templates, click Choose Template on the Compose menu, and then double-click the template you want.

Additional query words: 8.00

Keywords : MsgSend
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbinfo


Last Reviewed: September 30, 1999
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