This is a VERY good example showing why you should always state the version you are using ... three replies previous to this one could have been avoided. Just sayin' ..... Linda ********************************* Linda F. Johnson Linda's Computer Stop http://personal-computer-tutor.com -----Original Message----- From: mso-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mso-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of James S. Huggins Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 6:32 PM To: mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [mso] Re: in outlook, how can I make plain text the default format for emails =================== In Outlook 2010 go to File/Options/Mail and there is a drop down near the top. =================== Thank you. I looked right at that a dozen times before writing. Just needed to slow down I guess. James S. Huggins ************************************************************* You are receiving this mail because you subscribed to mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or MicrosoftOffice@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To send mail to the group, simply address it to mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To Unsubscribe from this group, visit the group's homepage and use the dropdown menu at the top. This will allow you to unsubscribe your email address or change your email settings to digest or vacation (no mail). //www.freelists.org/webpage/mso To be able to share files with the group, you must join our Yahoo sister group. This group will not allow for posting of emails, but will allow you to join and share problem files, templates, etc.: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/MicrosoftOffice . This group is for FILE SHARING ONLY. If you are using Outlook and you see a lot of unnecessary code in your email messages, read these instructions that explain why and how to fix it: http://personal-computer-tutor.com/abc3/v28/greg28.htm *************************************************************