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To create an email message, select "Compose" from the Web-Based Email menu. In the "Compose New Email" window, enter in the appropriate fields the recipient's email address, the message subject, message body, and — if applicable — add file attachments.
Depending on user preference, the "Compose" window can open in a the main area of the Web-Based Email user interface or in a separate browser window. This option is controlled from the "Display Preferences" window under the "Options" menu.
By default, the "Compose" window is set to HTML Editor. This means that you can utilize advanced word-processing features when composing an email message. A word-processing toolbar is displayed above the message body. To instead use a plain-text editor, click "Plain Text Editor." Note that the HTML Editor is only available when using Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher.
Mail composition interface options and elements are listed below:
Send Mail: Click this button to send the completed email message.
Save Draft: Click this button to save a yet-to-be completed outgoing message. You can resume composing an in-progress message by selecting it from the "Drafts" folder.
Addresses: This button opens the address book. You may select any address from the list, or you can use the "Search" function to scan the address listings. For further information about the address book, see Using the Address Book.
Check Spelling: Use this feature to check the spelling in the message you are composing. For further information about the spell-checking function, see Using the Dictionary.
To: In this field enter the email address of the person or persons to whom you are sending a message. You may enter as many addresses as you like, separating them with a comma. By clicking the "Addresses" button you can select an email address from your personal address book. Depending on your selection, a selected address is automatically entered in the "To:," "CC:" or "BCC:" field.
CC: An alternative or supplement to entering multiple email addresses in the "To:" field, the "CC:" field (short for "carbon copy") enables you to enter any additional recipient(s) to whom you would like to send a copy of the message.
BCC: "BCC" (short for "blind carbon copy") is essentially a less revealing version of "CC." Use this option to send someone a copy of the email without the recipients in the "To:" or "CC:" fields knowing about it.
Subject: Enter the message subject in this field. Message subject is optional.
Message Body: Enter the body text of your message.
Add Attachments: This feature allows you to include files with your email. In the pop-up window, locate and select the file(s) you wish to attach. Alternatively, you can type in the full path and exact file name. Click "x" to delete an attachment.
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