OL98: Command "New Mail Message Using" Is not Available (179745)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 98
This article was previously published under Q179745

SYMPTOMS

When you click Actions, the "New Mail Message Using" command is not available.

CAUSE

The mail message format is not set to HTML (HyperText Markup Language).

RESOLUTION

Set the mail message format to HTML.

MORE INFORMATION

The default mail message format is dependent upon the type of installation you chose. If you installed the Corporate/Workgroup version, the default mail message format is Microsoft Exchange Rich Text. If you installed the Internet Only version, the default message format for outgoing mail messages is Plain Text. Use the following steps to change the Message format to HTML:
  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  2. Click the Mail Format tab.
  3. Under Message format, click to select HTML.
  4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/11/1999
Keywords:kbprb KB179745
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