Signature format ignored

K

kprees

On reply or forward the formatting of my signature is overwritten by Arial
font. How do I stop this occurring - signature works OK on new messages.

Plus, the Insert\Signature... option is now missing.

Windows XP, Outlook2003 SP1, Word2003 to read and edit messages.

Thanks,

Kevin
 
S

Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]

You may need an extra blank line at the top of your signature to ensure it
stays separate from the other text.

WordMail does not include an Insert | Signature command like the regular
Outlook editor. If you want to be able to insert a signature into a WordMail
message manually, you can to create an AutoText entry for each signature.
You can then insert them with the Insert | AutoText command.

Or, create multiple signatures the normal way (Tools | Options | Mail
Format) and make one the default. If you want to use a different signature
for the current message, right-click the signature that Outlook inserted
automatically. From the pop-up menu, select either the name of the signature
you want to use or E-mail Signature to create a new one. I personally prefer
this technique. This is also the technique you need to use if you want
Outlook 2003 to automatically change your signature when you switch accounts
on an unsent message.
 
M

Mary

Normally, messages are replied to and forwarded in the same format as
received. So if it's in plain text, your signature will be in plain text.
Change the Arial font by using Tools, Options, Format, Fonts, Select your
fonts, Always use my fonts. Remember that some people will not be able to
read HTML. Also, plain text is considered more professional for business
mail. The insert signature will be available if you have more than one
signature or if the signature is not automatic and set to NONE.
 
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