An introduction to Thunderbird, part 3
Well, you should now be able to receive mail, in this part of the introduction i will try to show you how to write/send mail and attach a signature. Functions that add a nice touch to your mailing skills. :)
How to make a signature:
Open your notepad or any text editing program, any will do, just remember to save the file as plain text. It's up to you what you want in your signature, however, I would suggest you add your name and how you can be reached. A link to your personal and/or business webpage can also be added. Save your signature as a text file wherever you like.
How to attach a signature:
Open your Thunderbird, go to Tools-->Settings.
- Highlight your mail address on the left hand side.
- Check the box which says "Attach this signature".
- With the browse button to the right, locate your signature.txt.
- Press ok.
There, easy? Send a mail to yourself to see the result, if you don't like it you can always edit the text file.
How to write/send mail:
In this part of the introduction I will only show you how to send a mail, address book and other more "advanced" functions will come in part 4.
You got two options, either use the button on the hotbar, or press "Write new message", this will open a new window, where you can edit your mail and send it.
As you see, my signature is already added in the bottom, all I have to do is add the message I want to send. For anyone to receive your mail message you need to fill in a mail address, this is done in the "to" field, just click on it and a cursor will appear to show you that you're in the right field.
In the "subject field" add a topic of your mail message, if you don't specify a subject (you don't have to) you will be asked to do so before the mail message is sent.
Press send :)
