To format a paragraph

1. In the message window, make sure HTML formatting is turned on by clicking the Format menu and then clicking Rich Text (HTML). A black dot appears by the command when it is selected.

2. Click anywhere in the paragraph you want to format, or select the text you want to format.

3. Use either the formatting toolbar or the commands on the Format menu to change the text.

   To	Do this
   Change the alignment	Click the Align Left, Align Center, or Align Right button on the formatting toolbar.
   Change the indentation of a paragraph	Click the Increase Indentation or Decrease Indentation button on the formatting toolbar.
   Add a horizontal line	Click where you want the line to appear, and then click the Insert Horizontal Line button on the formatting toolbar.
   Format contact names and addresses in the HTML Address tag	Click the Format menu, point to Style, and then click Address.
   Create hierarchical headings	Click the Format menu, point to Style, and then click one of the heading commands.

Note

• When you use HTML formatting, and the recipient's mail or news program does not read HTML, the message appears as plain text with an HTML file attached. The recipient can view the attached file by opening it in any Web browser.

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