OL2002: How to Use AutoSignatures in Outlook (287579)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2002

This article was previously published under Q287579

SUMMARY

This article explains how to use the AutoSignature feature.

MORE INFORMATION

To create an AutoSignature, use one of the following procedures.

How to Create an AutoSignature When You Are Not Using Word as Your E-mail Editor

  1. Click your Inbox.
  2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  3. On the Mail Format tab, click Signatures.
  4. Click New, and then enter a name for your signature in the Enter a name for your new signature box.
  5. In the Choose how to create your signature box, click the appropriate option, and then click Next.
  6. In the Signature text dialog box, type the text for your signature.
    1. Use both the Font and the Paragraph buttons to apply formatting to your signature.
    2. Use the Advanced Edit button to use Microsoft Word for more powerful editing of your signature.
    3. Use the New vCard From Contact button to attach a vCard to your signature.
  7. Click Finish (or OK), and then click OK twice.

How to Create an AutoSignature Using Word As Your E-mail Editor

  1. Open a new e-mail message.
  2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  3. On the General tab, click E-mail Options.
  4. Type a name for your new Signature.
  5. Under Create Your E-Mail Signature, type and format your e-mail signature.
  6. Click OK and click Yes when you receive the prompt to make the e-mail signature the default.
  7. Click OK.
NOTE: You must close the current e-mail message, and open another e-mail message for the new default signature to appear.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/27/2006
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