Outlook 2000 and XP have a file of background stationery available for immediate use.

Click the Actions button
Click New Mail Message Using: 

A short drop down list displays a list of recently used stationery

Click on any of these choices
If you want to preview the stationery file, click More Stationery...

Click on the name and a sample will display in the preview screen
When you find stationery you like, Click OK

The stationery now displays as your background with built-in margins, font, etc.
Remember margins, fonts, etc. can be changed.
Sometimes, the left margin will need adjustment
    Place the cursor on the first line of the stationery
    Click the Increase indent icon until the cursor is beyond the left bar

Type your message and Send

Do not click the Get More Stationery button in the dialog box unless you know how to download files from Microsoft.

Updated : February 02, 2010

Sr. Arlene Callahan
Training Manager
Office 897-8660
E-mail: acallahan@rivier.edu