Selectinf FROM address in Outlook 2000/2003

[+Bob+]

I have Outlook 2000 installed in the default config using multiple POP
email accounts (Internet access only).

To select which account I am sending email FROM, I have to click the
Send drop down arrow in the compose window and choose an address. This
immediately send the message to the outbox.

Questions:

a. How do I select the "default" account to send from ?

b. Is there any way to see what address you are sending FROM while
composing a message? (important for replies)

c. Is there an any way to select the FROM address while composing and
not launch the message into the Outbox ? (e.g. Outlook Express gives
me a way to turn on a Compose window feature of a drop down selection
of the FROM address that is solves both (b) above and (c)).


I am running Outlook 2000, but I am also trying to advise someone
running 2003, so if there are differences that would be good to know.

Thanks,

 

[Roady [MVP]]

a) This can be configured in your account settings; Tools-> Account
Settings... (naming depends on Outlook version and mode)

b) You should be able to see that when clicking on the dropdown button.
Outlook 2003 also displays an InfoBar stating the account that will be used.

c) Selecting the account should not directly send it.

 

[+Bob+]

a) This can be configured in your account settings; Tools-> Account
Settings... (naming depends on Outlook version and mode)

b) You should be able to see that when clicking on the dropdown button.
Outlook 2003 also displays an InfoBar stating the account that will be used.

c) Selecting the account should not directly send it.

Thanks Randy, I will check this out.