Outlook 2007 inserts 2 lines before Signature

[Bill P]

I have multiple signatures setup in Outlook that I use as means of making a
quick reply. For example, if someone sends me a message but neglects to tell
me where they're from I have some boilerplate text asking them to tell me
where they're from. I just click Reply, add the appropriate Signature and
send the mail.

In Outlook 2003 this was a one click process for me. In Outlook 2007 the
Signature button automatically adds 2 blank lines before the Signature
itself. I can see where this might help some people, but it makes it
necessary for me to then click into the message and delete those 2 lines
before sending. It's a few extra keystrokes I don't need.

Is there any way to eliminate these 2 lines added before the Signature?

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

No, you can't remove them. Rather than signatures, use Quick Parts. They are
much better suited for this usage.

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[Bill P]

Diane,

Thanks you very much. I was totally unaware of Quick Parts. That's a much
better way to handle messages like this. I found a good article about using
Quick Parts on LifeHacker
http://lifehacker.com/5031083/save-time-and-typing-with-outlook-2007s-quick-parts

No, you can't remove them. Rather than signatures, use Quick Parts. They are
much better suited for this usage.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]



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I have multiple signatures setup in Outlook that I use as means of making
a
quick reply. For example, if someone sends me a message but neglects to
tell
me where they're from I have some boilerplate text asking them to tell me
where they're from. I just click Reply, add the appropriate Signature and
send the mail.

In Outlook 2003 this was a one click process for me. In Outlook 2007 the
Signature button automatically adds 2 blank lines before the Signature
itself. I can see where this might help some people, but it makes it
necessary for me to then click into the message and delete those 2 lines
before sending. It's a few extra keystrokes I don't need.

Is there any way to eliminate these 2 lines added before the Signature?