Vista - Setting up multiple signatures in Windows Mail

03-14-2009

I have tried unsuccessfully to set up different signatures for the five email
addresses I use. These addresses are used for five different interests.
However I try I still get the signature for the default address whenever I
click "Create Mail." The default email address is shown,with the default
signature.

When I change the outgoing email address in the address bar the signature
shown is still the same.

So I tried to use the Insert feature by unticking "always use signature etc"
and clicking "insert" on the toolbar of the message. However the option to
add signature is always greyed out.

WHERE do I go wrong? Can anyone help?

Penna

03-14-2009

"Penna" <Penna@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:8F710047-002B-4BFC-9A76-7A91F80ABBD8@xxxxxx

Quote:

>I have tried unsuccessfully to set up different signatures for the five
>email
> addresses I use. These addresses are used for five different interests.
> However I try I still get the signature for the default address whenever I
> click "Create Mail." The default email address is shown,with the default
> signature.
>
> When I change the outgoing email address in the address bar the signature
> shown is still the same.
>
> So I tried to use the Insert feature by unticking "always use signature
> etc"
> and clicking "insert" on the toolbar of the message. However the option to
> add signature is always greyed out.
>
> WHERE do I go wrong? Can anyone help?
>
> Penna

Click the Advanced button for each selected Signature, and tick the
appropriate account box.

--
Regards Steve.
MS-MVP. MAIL. [DTS] UK.
http://www.getsafeonline.org/

03-14-2009

When you start a new email, Windows Mail always inserts the sig
belonging to the default account.
You may want to switch to Windows Live Mail, which uses the sig
associated with the currently selected account.

http://download.live.com/wlmail

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)

"Penna" <Penna@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:8F710047-002B-4BFC-9A76-7A91F80ABBD8@xxxxxx

Quote:

>I have tried unsuccessfully to set up different signatures for the five email
> addresses I use. These addresses are used for five different interests.
> However I try I still get the signature for the default address whenever I
> click "Create Mail." The default email address is shown,with the default
> signature.
>
> When I change the outgoing email address in the address bar the signature
> shown is still the same.
>
> So I tried to use the Insert feature by unticking "always use signature etc"
> and clicking "insert" on the toolbar of the message. However the option to
> add signature is always greyed out.
>
> WHERE do I go wrong? Can anyone help?
>
> Penna

03-14-2009

"Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:%23%23hIqrOpJHA.1292@xxxxxx
When you start a new email, Windows Mail always inserts the sig
belonging to the default account.

Gary, FYI, it defaults to the default sig, unless you set the account is
associated with to use on the Advanced tab of each sig.

--
Regards Steve.
MS-MVP. MAIL. [DTS] UK.
http://www.getsafeonline.org/

03-15-2009

" mac" <macknever@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:efqWgvOpJHA.504@xxxxxx

Quote:

>
> "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:%23%23hIqrOpJHA.1292@xxxxxx
> When you start a new email, Windows Mail always inserts the sig
> belonging to the default account.
>
> Gary, FYI, it defaults to the default sig, unless you set the account is
> associated with to use on the Advanced tab of each sig.

In Windows Mail, that only works on replies and forwards, not new emails.

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)

03-15-2009

"Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:%

Quote:

>In Windows Mail, that only works on replies and forwards, not new emails.

That is definitely not how WM works here Gary.

I have sig's set for 8 accounts, the others use the default.

I just tested the insert sig for all accounts in a new mail, and it works
OK.

ymmv?

--
Regards Steve.

03-15-2009

" mac" <macknever@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:uXT9HLVpJHA.1340@xxxxxx

Quote:

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> "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:%
>
>

Quote:

>>In Windows Mail, that only works on replies and forwards, not new emails.

>

That only happens if you have WM to add sig to all outgoing mail selected.
With the Advanced setting you have to use the insert button on the toolbar.

--
Regards Steve.

03-16-2009

" mac" <macknever@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uXT9HLVpJHA.1340@xxxxxx

Quote:

>
> "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:%
>
>

Quote:

>>In Windows Mail, that only works on replies and forwards, not new emails.

>
>
> That is definitely not how WM works here Gary.
>
> I have sig's set for 8 accounts, the others use the default.
>
> I just tested the insert sig for all accounts in a new mail, and it works
> OK.
>
> ymmv?

I wasn't talking about the manual "Insert, Signature" function.
I meant the sig that is automatically added (if so configured)
when you start a new email message in WM.

Since I use WLM for email, I never have to bother with the manual
sig selection.

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)

**hwp** · 04-06-2009

How do you get WLM to use alternate signatures for an account? I have saved three signatures but WLM only recognizes the default signature. When I start a new email and click on "Insert", the "Signatures" option is pale, not bold.

04-06-2009

> How do you get WLM to use alternate signatures for an account
Tools > Options > Signatures >UN-check "add signatures to all out-going
messages ".

Quote:

> When I start a new email and click on "Insert", the "Signatures" option
> is pale, not bold.

Put you cursor on the message body and click. The Insert Sig option will
turn active.

t-4-2

"hwp" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
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Quote:

>
> How do you get WLM to use alternate signatures for an account? I have
> saved three signatures but WLM only recognizes the default signature.
> When I start a new email and click on "Insert", the "Signatures" option
> is pale, not bold.
>
>
> --
> hwp

03-14-2009	#1 (permalink)
Penna n/a posts	Setting up multiple signatures in Windows Mail I have tried unsuccessfully to set up different signatures for the five email addresses I use. These addresses are used for five different interests. However I try I still get the signature for the default address whenever I click "Create Mail." The default email address is shown,with the default signature. When I change the outgoing email address in the address bar the signature shown is still the same. So I tried to use the Insert feature by unticking "always use signature etc" and clicking "insert" on the toolbar of the message. However the option to add signature is always greyed out. WHERE do I go wrong? Can anyone help? Penna
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03-14-2009	#2 (permalink)
mac n/a posts	Re: Setting up multiple signatures in Windows Mail "Penna" <Penna@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:8F710047-002B-4BFC-9A76-7A91F80ABBD8@xxxxxx Quote: >I have tried unsuccessfully to set up different signatures for the five >email > addresses I use. These addresses are used for five different interests. > However I try I still get the signature for the default address whenever I > click "Create Mail." The default email address is shown,with the default > signature. > > When I change the outgoing email address in the address bar the signature > shown is still the same. > > So I tried to use the Insert feature by unticking "always use signature > etc" > and clicking "insert" on the toolbar of the message. However the option to > add signature is always greyed out. > > WHERE do I go wrong? Can anyone help? > > Penna Click the Advanced button for each selected Signature, and tick the appropriate account box. -- Regards Steve. MS-MVP. MAIL. [DTS] UK. http://www.getsafeonline.org/
My System Specs

03-14-2009	#3 (permalink)
Gary VanderMolen n/a posts	Re: Setting up multiple signatures in Windows Mail When you start a new email, Windows Mail always inserts the sig belonging to the default account. You may want to switch to Windows Live Mail, which uses the sig associated with the currently selected account. http://download.live.com/wlmail -- Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail) "Penna" <Penna@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:8F710047-002B-4BFC-9A76-7A91F80ABBD8@xxxxxx Quote: >I have tried unsuccessfully to set up different signatures for the five email > addresses I use. These addresses are used for five different interests. > However I try I still get the signature for the default address whenever I > click "Create Mail." The default email address is shown,with the default > signature. > > When I change the outgoing email address in the address bar the signature > shown is still the same. > > So I tried to use the Insert feature by unticking "always use signature etc" > and clicking "insert" on the toolbar of the message. However the option to > add signature is always greyed out. > > WHERE do I go wrong? Can anyone help? > > Penna
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03-14-2009	#4 (permalink)
mac n/a posts	Re: Setting up multiple signatures in Windows Mail "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:%23%23hIqrOpJHA.1292@xxxxxx When you start a new email, Windows Mail always inserts the sig belonging to the default account. Gary, FYI, it defaults to the default sig, unless you set the account is associated with to use on the Advanced tab of each sig. -- Regards Steve. MS-MVP. MAIL. [DTS] UK. http://www.getsafeonline.org/
My System Specs

03-15-2009	#5 (permalink)
Gary VanderMolen n/a posts	Re: Setting up multiple signatures in Windows Mail " mac" <macknever@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:efqWgvOpJHA.504@xxxxxx Quote: > > "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:%23%23hIqrOpJHA.1292@xxxxxx > When you start a new email, Windows Mail always inserts the sig > belonging to the default account. > > Gary, FYI, it defaults to the default sig, unless you set the account is > associated with to use on the Advanced tab of each sig. In Windows Mail, that only works on replies and forwards, not new emails. -- Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
My System Specs

03-15-2009	#6 (permalink)
mac n/a posts	Re: Setting up multiple signatures in Windows Mail "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:% Quote: >In Windows Mail, that only works on replies and forwards, not new emails. That is definitely not how WM works here Gary. I have sig's set for 8 accounts, the others use the default. I just tested the insert sig for all accounts in a new mail, and it works OK. ymmv? -- Regards Steve.
My System Specs

03-15-2009	#7 (permalink)
mac n/a posts	Re: Setting up multiple signatures in Windows Mail " mac" <macknever@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uXT9HLVpJHA.1340@xxxxxx Quote: > > "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:% > > Quote: >>In Windows Mail, that only works on replies and forwards, not new emails. > That only happens if you have WM to add sig to all outgoing mail selected. With the Advanced setting you have to use the insert button on the toolbar. -- Regards Steve.
My System Specs

03-16-2009	#8 (permalink)
Gary VanderMolen n/a posts	Re: Setting up multiple signatures in Windows Mail " mac" <macknever@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uXT9HLVpJHA.1340@xxxxxx Quote: > > "Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:% > > Quote: >>In Windows Mail, that only works on replies and forwards, not new emails. > > > That is definitely not how WM works here Gary. > > I have sig's set for 8 accounts, the others use the default. > > I just tested the insert sig for all accounts in a new mail, and it works > OK. > > ymmv? I wasn't talking about the manual "Insert, Signature" function. I meant the sig that is automatically added (if so configured) when you start a new email message in WM. Since I use WLM for email, I never have to bother with the manual sig selection. -- Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
My System Specs

04-06-2009	#9 (permalink)
hwp Vista Home Premium 10 posts	Re: Setting up multiple signatures in Windows Mail How do you get WLM to use alternate signatures for an account? I have saved three signatures but WLM only recognizes the default signature. When I start a new email and click on "Insert", the "Signatures" option is pale, not bold.
My System Specs

04-06-2009	#10 (permalink)
t-4-2 n/a posts	Re: Setting up multiple signatures in Windows Mail > How do you get WLM to use alternate signatures for an account Tools > Options > Signatures >UN-check "add signatures to all out-going messages ". Quote: > When I start a new email and click on "Insert", the "Signatures" option > is pale, not bold. Put you cursor on the message body and click. The Insert Sig option will turn active. t-4-2 "hwp" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:79d80480decda38a3debcc851377ce0c@xxxxxx-gateway.com... Quote: > > How do you get WLM to use alternate signatures for an account? I have > saved three signatures but WLM only recognizes the default signature. > When I start a new email and click on "Insert", the "Signatures" option > is pale, not bold. > > > -- > hwp
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