OL2003: Editing plain text messages

[Pat Willener]

When replying to Plain Text messages, I try to format my message in a
similar way as the original message. When the message was sent to me
without NL/CR, then I will reply in a similar matter; when the message
contained NL/CR, then I'll do the same. It seems to be a friendly way to
accomodate for whatever mail client the sender uses, this would be the
best formatting.

Now, when inserting NL/CR (using the Enter key at the end of a line),
Outlook 2003 does a strange thing: it uppercases the 1st character on
each new line. This is a pain, as I'll have to check and change it
manually. It drives me nearly mad when typing a long message!

Anyone knows how to turn off this "feature"? Thanks!

 

[Pat Garard]

G'Day Pat,

"Turn on or off AutoCorrect options
If Microsoft Word is your e-mail editor, see Word Help.

1.. From the main Outlook window, on the Tools menu, click
Options, and then click the Spelling tab.
2.. Click AutoCorrect Options.
3.. To select the options, do one or more of the following:
a.. To set the capitalization options, select or clear the
appropriate check boxes in the dialog box.
b.. To turn on or off the AutoCorrect entries, select or
clear the Replace text as you type check box."

...From Outlook Xp (2002) Help.

In your case remove the check against the box "Capitalize first
letter of sentences"

 

[Pat Willener]

Hey Pat,

That was quick! And it works...

Thanks,
P@