channels. before encrypting and the "ASCII output" flag can be specified for E-mail a nested ciphertext file. Again, PGP attempts to compress the plaintext verifiable signature by checking the appropriate box. This item produces This command can also be used to sign a message with your unique  described elsewhere. armor") by using the "ASCII Output" flag under the Options menu as convert it into printable ASCII "radix-64" format (also called "ASCII If you want to send this encrypted message through E-mail channels,  file will likely be smaller than the plaintext file. greatly enhancing resistance to cryptanalysis. Thus the ciphertext PGP attempts to compress the plaintext before encrypting it, thereby  checkbox. The original file can be "wiped" (permanently erased) using the wipe file key. This command produces a ciphertext file with the extension ".pgp". Use this command to encrypt a plaintext file with the recipient's public  • Encrypt/Sign...  åThe File Menu