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To Compose/Send a Message

  • Click the "Compose" tab.
  • Move from box to box with a mouse click or the TAB key.
  • Enter the e-mail address of the recipient in the TO: box.
  • Cc: Allows you to enter e-mail addresses of people you want to read the message, even though it is not specifically addressed to them.   This feature is optional.
  • Bcc: Allows you to enter e-mail addresses of people you want to get a copy of the message without the other recipients knowing.  This feature is optional.
  • Enter a line that tells the subject of the message in the SUBJECT: box.
  • Enter the message in the text box.
  • Click on ATTACHMENTS: button to send a file.
  • Click the SEND button to send the message.

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To keep a record of messages you send

You can keep a message in your Sent Messages folder for up to 30 days.
  • On the Compose page, select the Copy Message to Sent Folder check box above the message area.

ED00071A.GIF (1839 bytes)Note:  To view saved messages, click the Sent Messages folder in your Inbox.  If you cannot see the folder, click Show Folders.

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