OLEXP: OE Newsreader: Unable to Insert Hyperlink (190298)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook Express 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Outlook Express 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Outlook Express 4.01 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Outlook Express 4.0 for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q190298

SYMPTOMS

When you post a new message, reply to, or forward messages in newsgroups in the Outlook Express Newsreader, you are unable to insert a hyperlink using Insert on the Hyperlink menu.

CAUSE

The default news-sending format is plain text, which does not support hyperlinks.

RESOLUTION

To change the sending format, follow these steps:

  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  2. Click the Send tab.
  3. In the News Sending Format section, click to select HTML, and click OK.
NOTE: You will now be able to insert a hyperlink in a new News message, but not when you either reply or forward mail.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/25/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB190298
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