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Outlook 2003 Misc
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Miscellaneous Outlook 2003 tips. Changing the Desktop Alert, manipulating Favorites, removing warnings, and more.


#1: Mark Mail as Unread
Mark Outlook 2003 e-mail as unread so you remember to scan it later.

#2: Send all E-Mail as Plain Text
Send e-mail to Internet forums and mailing lists in plain-text with Outlook 2003.

#3: Remove Warning Before Deleting Items
Prevent Outlook 2003 from warning you every time you forcefully delete a mail message, calendar item, or task.

#4: Remove Envelope Icon When Mail Arrives
Prevent the envelope icon from appearing on your Windows Taskbar whenever you receive e-mail with Outlook 2003.

#5: Request Receipts For All E-Mails
Ask for return receipts when e-mailing in Outlook 2003.

#6: Change the Default Flag Color
Change Outlook 2003's default flag color to something else besides red.

#7: Make New E-Mail Desktop Alert Easier to Read
Remove the transparency of Outlook 2003's new e-mail Desktop Alert.

#8: Manipulate Favorite Folders
Configure Outlook 2003 to show your most used mailboxes and folders on top of others.

#9: Automatically Dial the Internet Whenever Sending or Receiving E-mail
Connect to the Internet whenever Outlook 2003 needs to transfer e-mail.

#10: Remove Invalid E-Mail Addresses from Autocomplete List
Remove contacts with invalid e-mail addresses from Outlook 2003's Autocomplete list.

#11: Edit the Custom Dictionary
Add industry and business-specific acronyms and words to your Outlook 2003 custom dictionary.

#12: Change the Default Fonts
Stop typing in 10 point Arial all the time when using Outlook 2003.

#13: Disable E-Mail Address Autocomplete
Keep Outlook 2003 from automatically completing e-mail addresses.

#14: Make the New E-Mail Desktop Alert Appear Longer
Force Outlook 2003's new e-mail Desktop Alert to stay onscreen long enough to read it.

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