Messages in FirstClass can be sent to individuals, groups or to a selected
conference.
To send a message to an individual or group of individuals:
- Double click on the Mailbox icon on your desktop or
click on your conference which will place you within the conference
you would like to respond to.
- Click on the Message icon in the toolbar or on the
menu click on Message > New
Message.
- Type in the Subject in the message form that appears.
- In the To: Box enter the name or names of people that
will receive the message. If
the person is in the NSCC FirstClass directory or a member of your
group you can type in their first or last name and hit enter and the
name will be placed in the To: section.
If you are uncertain of the spelling you can access the
FirstClass directory and make your selection.
Please note: that if you send the
message from a conference the To: section will automatically be filled in
and it will have your conference group listed. You can also select others
from the directory if you wish to send the message to others.
-
Type
in your message in the message area located at the bottom of the email
box. You have many
options for formatting your message select from the menu Format and
you will be able to change Font, Size, Style, Color as well as
formatting other aspects of your message.
-
To
send your message click the send icon, or go to the menu Message >
Send or Send and Close (shortcut CTRL+E, Command-E for the Mac).
You have now sent your message and a copy of it will show up in
your Mailbox with the To: highlighted as well as the conference it was
sent to. To read a
message sent to you double click on it.
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