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Using Mozilla Mail

This tutorial describes how to use Mozilla to send, receive, and work with electronic mail (email) messages.

Part I: Basic Functions   
• Getting Started
• Layout of the Messenger Window
• Retrieving Messages
• Identifying New and Unread Messages
• Reading Messages

Part II: Composing a Message   
• About the Message Composition Window
• Creating a Message
• Replying to a Message
• Forwarding a Message
• Sending a Message
• Printing a Message
• Changing the Message Priority
• Requesting a Return Receipt
• Spell Checking
• Saving a Message Draft

Part III: Organizing   
• Searching for a Message
• Deleting a Message
• Emptying the Trash
• Removing Messages Marked for Deletion
• Bookmarking a Message
• Rearranging and Hiding Columns
• Resizing Columns and the Message Area
• Sorting Your Messages

Part IV: Folders   
• Creating a Message Folder
• Moving Messages to Another Folder
• Searching Folders for a Message
• Deleting a Message Folder

Part V: Filtering Messages   
• Creating a Message Filter
• Deactivating a Filter
• Setting up a Spam Filter

Part VI: Attachments   
• Viewing an Attachment
• Why can't Messenger print or display the attachment?
• Saving an Attachment
• Attaching a File to a Message

Part VII: Address Book   
• Addressing a Message
• Selecting Recipients for a New Message
• What's an E-mail Address?
• Finding Someone's E-mail Address
• Searching for an Entry in Boalt Hall
• Adding a Directory Service
• Keeping a Personal Address Book
• Creating Your Address Book Card
• Creating a Mailing List