OL2000: Security Settings Not Available with Word as E-mail Editor (218373)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2000
This article was previously published under Q218373

SYMPTOMS

When you use a digital certificate in Outlook and have Microsoft Word set as your e-mail editor, the Security tab is not available to set security options on a per-message basis.

RESOLUTION

There are two possible resolutions to this issue:
  • Turn on security options for all messages and then turn off after sending.
  • Do not use Word as your e-mail editor when sending secure or encrypted messages.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

To turn on security for all messages, follow these steps:
  1. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click Security.
  2. In Secure E-mail, set the desired security options, and click OK.
  3. Create and send the secure message and then return to the Security page to turn off security
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/8/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbnofix KB218373
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