cant change text format when replying in outlook using word

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Guest

When trying to reply to an email in microsoft outlook using microsoft word as
the editor I can't change the format of the font (size, color, nothing) THe
toolbar is displyed but not active.
 
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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Is the message in plain text? PLain text offers no formatting options.

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

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After furious head scratching, joe asked:

| When trying to reply to an email in microsoft outlook using microsoft
| word as the editor I can't change the format of the font (size,
| color, nothing) THe toolbar is displyed but not active.
 
G

Guest

rich text. I hit reply...word pops up and I type. the format toolbar is
inactive cant change anything. Only when I start a new email can I format
text.
 

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