Create a Mail Message

Use the steps below to create a new mail message.

1. From your Mail, click New.
2. Type an e-mail address in one or more of the address fields. Click an address button to select from a directory. If more than one name matches the letters you type, the Check Name button appears. Click this button to select from a list.
3. (Optional) Type a subject in the Subject field.
4. Click in the message area and type your message.
5. Perform any of these optional tasks:

Task	Action
Save a copy of the message in the Drafts view so that you can send it at a later time	Click Save As Draft
Specify delivery options	Click Delivery Options, and select any delivery option
Mark the message for follow up	Click the arrow next to Follow Up
Attach a file to the message	Click the attach file (paperclip) icon
Insert IBM(R) Lotus(R) QuickrTM links	Click the insert Lotus Quickr links icon
Change format of the message text for this message Note You can override your Mail preference for this message.	Click the arrow next to Format, and then select Rich or Plain Text
Save the populated fields as stationery	Click More > Save As Stationery.
Insert a signature	Click More > Insert Signature. Note You must create a signature in Mail > Signature preferences to use this option.

6. When you complete your new message, click one:
• Send -- to send the message and save a copy of it in the Sent view.
• Send & File -- to send the message and save a copy of it in a folder you choose. To create a new folder, click New and type a name for your folder, then select it from the list.

Tip Click Cancel (x) -- to disregard all entries in the form and close the form.

Using Stationery

Change Display Options on a Mail Form