Q127738: PC DOS: Default Text Color Changed in Message Body

Article: Q127738
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For PC Networks
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 19-OCT-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail for PC Networks, version 3.2, on platform(s):
   - the operating system: MS-DOS 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you compose a new message in version 3.2 of Microsoft Mail for PC Networks,
MS-DOS workstation, the text in the body of the message may not appear in the
default color, which is soft white on a black background. The text may appear in
a different color, on a different background, flashing, or a combination of
these.

CAUSE
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The default text color has been changed. You can change the default text color
in the MS-DOS client.

RESOLUTION
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To restore the default text color
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1. Create a new mail message by choosing the Compose option.

2. Scroll down to the body of the message.

3. Press the F4 key to bring up the highlight color selection. Scroll until you
  are at the top of the list (you will hear beeps if you try to scroll any
  higher). Press the down arrow key six times, until the soft white color is
  selected.

4. Press F4 key to select this color as the default color for all messages.


Additional query words: 3.20 flash blink wrong

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMailSearch kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:3.2

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