[sclug] [OT] avoiding Rich Text replies in MS Outlook

[Chris Aitken]

> Users of Microsoft Outlook (like me when I'm at work) will 
> probably be aware of its penchant for Rich Text. In 
> particular, when replying to a message sent to you in Rich 
> Text format, you are forced to compose your message in Rich 
> Text format, with no option to use plain text. This has 
> implications for interoperability, for instance if you want 
> to Cc the reply to someone outside the local MS Exchange 
> zone, as well as general annoyance.
> 
> I mentioned this to Damion last night and he said there was a 
> registry hack which solved this problem. Any chance of 
> posting it here? It's probably worth pointing out that the 
> version in question is Outlook 98.

Interesting....

I don't have this issue at work (outlook2k), or at home (outlookXP).

Maybe its just an exchange-type-issue?

After I hit reply, I have the option to use whatever text I like (Format >
choose text type). Maybe you could open the message, edit it (Edit > Edit
message), change it to plain text, then save it. Then reply.

I do that when I receive list mail in HTML.

Chris


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