If you're tired of plain old text messages, Outlook Express allows you to spice up your e-mail by making use of Stationary. To use Outlook Express' Stationary, run Outlook Express and choose Tools -> Options (see picture 1).

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When the Options dialog box opens, click the Compose tab (see picture 2).

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Under Stationery, click the check box labeled "Mail." Then, select and double-click the stationery you want to use (see picture 3).

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Click OK to close the dialog box and apply your stationery selection (see picture 4).

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All new e-mail messages you compose will make use of this stationary.