How do I choose what format Outlook uses to reply/forward a message?
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I use HTML-formatted e-mail for internal messages. When someone external sends me a plaintext message and I forward it internally, Outlook defaults to using plaintext to forward it as well. Is there any way to make it always use HTML or at least a command I can use to reply to a message using HTML …
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There is no setting to change the default reply format, Outlook will always default to replying in the format of the incoming message. Changing the formatting after the reply window opens is your best bet. What you could do though is make a hotkey t…
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