Composing a Message

Figure 4.10. Composer Window

Composer Window
  1. Enter the person you want to send a message in the upper left corner textfield Press the TAB button to automatically jump to the Subject textfield.

  2. Enter the subject you want. This is the first line the person will read, so it should be pretty clear and descriptive in order to allow the person to categorize the message. Remember also that a lot of people use the subject field to decide on what messages might be spam. Sending a message with a subject "Hello!" to someone who might not recognise your email address is a sure way to get your message deleted without even being read. Pressing TAB again will show the prompt in the message body textfield.

  3. This is the place you should write the message body in. Note: You can quickly choose your preferred account and the message priority by using controls in the middle of the composer dialog.

Figure 4.11. Folder Details Tooltip

Folder Details Tooltip

Once you have written your message, click the Send Now button or select File->Send Now or press Ctrl-Enter if you are online or select File->Send Later if you are offline.

Figure 4.12. Composer Toolbar

Composer Toolbar