How to change the font for sending or reading e-mail (197262)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2000
  • Microsoft Outlook 2002
  • Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
This article was previously published under Q197262

SUMMARY

When a user receives e-mail in plain text format, the font may be difficult to read. This article describes how to set your fonts for reading and replying, regardless of what font was used to create the original message.

MORE INFORMATION

Depending upon factors such as font color, size, typeface, and screen resolution, you may not be able to read a message easily. You can change the default font for reading mail by changing the Mail Format options.

Change the Message Fonts Default

  1. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Mail Format tab.
  2. Under Stationery and Fonts, click Fonts.
  3. Click Choose Font to open the Font dialog box for "When composing and reading plain text."
  4. Click to select the Font, Font Style, Size, and Effects. Click OK.
  5. Under Stationery Fonts, click to select Always Use My Fonts. Click OK, Apply, and then OK to apply the changes.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:2/24/2006
Keywords:kbhowto KB197262
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