WD2000: How to Send a Word Document in E-mail

ID: Q212332

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word 2000

SUMMARY

This article describes how to send a Microsoft Word document in e-mail using Word 2000.


MORE INFORMATION

To send your document directly from Word via e-mail, follow these steps:

  1. On the File menu, point to Send To, then click Mail Recipient.


    2. NOTE: If Send To is not available on the File menu, you must install Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange. For more information, see "Installing Microsoft Outlook" or "Installing Microsoft Exchange," later in this article.

  2. In the Profile Name box, select Microsoft Outlook or MS Exchange Settings, and then click OK.


  3. Word will add an e-mail header to the document.


  4. Type the e-mail name of the recipient on the To line or select the e-mail name from your Personal Address Book.


  5. Click Send a Copy.


Installing an E-mail Program

The following instructions apply only to Word 2000 as part of Microsoft Office 2000.

NOTE: Because there are several versions of Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, please consult your product documentation to complete these steps.

Installing Microsoft Outlook

To install Microsoft Outlook, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.


  2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.


  3. Click the Install/Uninstall tab.


  4. In the Components list, select Microsoft Office 2000.


  5. Click Add/Remove.


  6. Click Add/Remove in the Microsoft Office 2000 Setup dialog box.


  7. Click to select the Microsoft Outlook check box.


  8. Click Change Option.


  9. Click to select the Microsoft Exchange Server Support check box. Click OK.


  10. Click Continue.


Microsoft Outlook is now installed.

Installing Microsoft Exchange

To install Microsoft Exchange, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.


  2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.


  3. Click the Windows Setup tab.


  4. In the Components list, select Microsoft Exchange.


  5. Click Details.


  6. Select both Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Mail Services.


  7. Click OK, and then click OK again.


Microsoft Exchange is now installed.

Additional query words: electronic mail email e-mail file send sending mailing

Keywords : kbinterop kbdta winword wd2000
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbinfo


Last Reviewed: January 6, 2000
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