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HOW TO USE MOZILLA WITH GUMAIL: USING SIGNATURES

Ever get tired of typing out your name, your title, your telephone number, and other information at the end of every email message? Using a signature file will automatically add your information to the bottom of every message you send. (If you decide you don't want to include your signature message at the end of a particular email, you can just highlight it and delete it.)

Part I: Create your signature file in notepad
Part II: Attach your signature file

Part I: Create your signature file in notepad

Your signature file must be saved as plain text. It's easiest to create your signature file using Notepad. Netscape Mail will use this file each time it sends out a message. If you delete the file, your signature will no longer appear on new messages.

  1. Click on the Start button (it is usually located at the bottom of the screen). Then click on Programs; click on Accessories; Notepad should be located under this submenu, click on it. 

  1. Notepad will open up, and it will display a blank text document. 

  1. Type any information that you would like to include at the bottom of every message you send out.

  1. This will open up the Save As window.

  1. Beside Save in:, click on the down arrow, then click on a place to save this file. (The My Documents folder is a good place).

  1. Type in a file name ("signature" is a good choice) and then click on the Save button.

  1. Close Notepad.

Part II: Attach your Signature File

  1. Start the Mozilla Mail program, then click on Edit, then click on Mail&Newsgroup Account Settings...
  1. This will bring up the Account Settings screen.

  1. Click on Attach this signature: (a checkmark should appear beside it).

  1. Click on the Choose button, then click on the directory where you saved your text file from Notepad.

  1. Double-click on your text file.

  1. The path to your signature file should now appear in the box beside the Choose button.

  1. Click on the OK button at the bottom of the Account Settings window.

Congratulations! Your signature will now appear at the bottom of your messages.

 
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