view ruler/set margins when composing messages

[boo]

Version: 2004
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger)
Processor: Intel
Email Client: pop

Okay, so maybe I am dumb, but I can't seem to find any information on how to show the ruler when you are composing a message so that you can set tabs, change margins, etc. I can't even find this in the help section -- the only thing I find is about forms. Is it possible to bring the ruler down and keep it there (like I have on my PC w/Outlook 2002).

Your help is greatly appreciated!

Thank you.

 

[Barry Wainwright]

Version: 2004
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger)
Processor: Intel
Email Client: pop

Okay, so maybe I am dumb, but I can't seem to find any information on how to
show the ruler when you are composing a message so that you can set tabs,
change margins, etc. I can't even find this in the help section -- the only
thing I find is about forms. Is it possible to bring the ruler down and keep
it there (like I have on my PC w/Outlook 2002).

Your help is greatly appreciated!

Thank you.

you're not dumb.

The draft mail window in Entourage does not have a ruler or tab stops.

If you want that fine a control over positioning, write your email in
word and use the 'send to > Mail recipient (as HTML)' under the file
menu.

However, you should be aware that no matter how careful you are in your
layout and formatting, what the user sees will depend on their client
settings, not on your formatting. Far better to stick to plain text mail
and rely on the content to make your point, rather than the presentation
style.