how to create custom Outlook Express letterheads and message templates

Introduction: what is stationery?

Stationery is a message template you can create within your email program, like Outlook Express, for outgoing messages; if you repeatedly send the same message, using a stationery file saves time. Instead of retyping the message or cutting and pasting, you just open a pre-written stationery file and edit it as necessary.

How do I create my Outlook Express letterhead template?

The following steps explain how to create custom stationery items on Outlook Express 6.

From the main window of Outlook Express, Go to "Tools->Options..."; Select the "Compose" tab, then check the "Mail" option from the Stationery frame. If you wish to create a new template using predefined Outlook Express graphics and stationery items, click on "Create New..." and follow the wizard steps. TIP: Outlook Express also offers you a very easy way to create an email message template, using whatever pictures, font styles, background images and HTML bells you want. Just create a HTML web page, design your template or letterhead, then from the "Compose" tab, click on "Select"; Browse to the location of your HTML page template and select it. This template will be used for all your outgoing email messages.