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| -rw-r--r-- | help/C/config-prefs.sgml | 66 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | help/C/usage-calendar.sgml | 6 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | help/C/usage-mail.sgml | 182 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | help/ChangeLog | 6 |
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diff --git a/help/C/config-prefs.sgml b/help/C/config-prefs.sgml index 64439b16c5..f702f304c0 100644 --- a/help/C/config-prefs.sgml +++ b/help/C/config-prefs.sgml @@ -324,11 +324,12 @@ too much to do with each other. <variablelist> - <varlistentry> + <varlistentry> <term> <guilabel>Send messages in HTML format</guilabel> </term> - <listitem><para> + <listitem> + <para> If you check this box, you will send messages as HTML by default. If you leave it unchecked, your messages will be sent without HTML formatting unless you select @@ -336,36 +337,41 @@ </menuchoice> in the message composer. See <xref linkend="usage-mail-getnsend-send-html"> for more information about HTML mail. - </para></listitem> + </para> + </listitem> </varlistentry> <varlistentry> - <term> - <guilabel>Mark Messages as Read After</guilabel> - </term> - <listitem><para> - When you click on a message, - <application>Evolution</application> will wait a - moment before marking it as read. You can set the - delay, in milliseconds, here. - </para></listitem> - </varlistentry> - <varlistentry> - <term> - <guilabel>Folder Format</guilabel> - </term> - <listitem> <para> By default, - <application>Evolution</application> saves its mail - in the - <systemitem><filename>mbox</filename></systemitem> - format. You can switch to the - <systemitem><filename>mh</filename></systemitem> - format if you like. Note that this is an advanced - feature and may cause you to lose some messages, so - you should probably make a backup of your - <systemitem><filename>evolution</filename></systemitem> - directory first. In addition, it will take quite - some time if you have a large mailbox. - </para></listitem> + <term> + <guilabel>Mark Messages as Read After</guilabel> + </term> + <listitem> + <para> + When you click on a message, + <application>Evolution</application> will wait a + moment before marking it as read. You can set the + delay, in milliseconds, here. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + <varlistentry> + <term> + <guilabel>Folder Format</guilabel> + </term> + <listitem> + <para> + By default, + <application>Evolution</application> saves its mail + in the + <systemitem><filename>mbox</filename></systemitem> + format. You can switch to the + <systemitem><filename>mh</filename></systemitem> + format if you like. Note that this is an advanced + feature and may cause you to lose some messages, so + you should probably make a backup of your + <systemitem><filename>evolution</filename></systemitem> + directory first. In addition, it will take quite + some time if you have a large mailbox. + </para></listitem> </varlistentry> </variablelist> </para> diff --git a/help/C/usage-calendar.sgml b/help/C/usage-calendar.sgml index 8c4b48ebc2..72458ad74b 100644 --- a/help/C/usage-calendar.sgml +++ b/help/C/usage-calendar.sgml @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ multiple columns in the day view of the calendar. </para> <note> - <title>Doing Two Things At Once</title> + <title>Multiple Simultanious Appointments</title> <para> If you create calendar appointments that overlap, <application>Evolution</application> will display them side @@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ </para> <tip> - <title>Adding a New Category</title> + <title>Adding a New Appointment Category</title> <para> You can add a new category to your category list by clicking on <guibutton>Edit Master Category List...</guibutton> and single-clicking @@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ </para> </sect2> <sect2 id="usage-calendar-rsvp"> - <title>RSVPs with the Calendar</title> + <title>Sending a RSVP with the Calendar</title> <para> <application>Evolution</application> can be used to setup group appointments and help you manage RSVPs. diff --git a/help/C/usage-mail.sgml b/help/C/usage-mail.sgml index 45c7e52abd..ef02915fd3 100644 --- a/help/C/usage-mail.sgml +++ b/help/C/usage-mail.sgml @@ -5,35 +5,35 @@ <chapter id="usage-mail"> <title>Using Evolution for Email</title> <para> - This chapter, and <xref linkend="usage-mail-organize">, will - provide you with an in-depth guide to the capabilities of - Evolution as a mail client. For information about how to set up - your mail account, see <xref linkend="config-prefs-mail">. + This chapter, and <xref linkend="usage-mail-organize">, will + provide you with an in-depth guide to the capabilities of + Evolution as a mail client. For information about how to set up + your mail account, see <xref linkend="config-prefs-mail">. </para> - -<note> -<title>If you use IMAP Mail</title> -<para> -If you chose IMAP mail during the setup process, you must subscribe to -your mail folders before you can read mail in them. Read <xref -linkend="usage-mail-subscriptions"> to find out how. -</para> -</note> - - + + <note> + <title>If you use IMAP Mail</title> + <para> + If you chose IMAP mail during the setup process, you must subscribe to + your mail folders before you can read mail in them. Read <xref + linkend="usage-mail-subscriptions"> to find out how. + </para> + </note> + + <sect1 id="usage-mail-getnsend-read"> - <title>Reading Mail</title> + <title>Reading Mail</title> <para> - Start the mail client by clicking on the - <guibutton>Inbox</guibutton> icon in the shortcut bar, or by - selecting a mail folder in the folder bar. To read a message, - select it in the message list; if you'd like to see it in its - own window, double-click on it or press - <keycombo action="simul"> - <keycap>Ctrl</keycap> - <keycap>O</keycap> - </keycombo>. - </para> + Start the mail client by clicking on the + <guibutton>Inbox</guibutton> icon in the shortcut bar, or by + selecting a mail folder in the folder bar. To read a message, + select it in the message list; if you'd like to see it in its + own window, double-click on it or press + <keycombo action="simul"> + <keycap>Ctrl</keycap> + <keycap>O</keycap> + </keycombo>. + </para> <tip id="spaceandbs"> <title>Reading Mail with the Keyboard</title> @@ -946,6 +946,40 @@ with quoted materials and the relevant replies interspersed--> <para> Lets you put an image alongside text. </para> + <para> + To insert an image into your email: + <orderedlist numeration="arabic"> + <listitem> + <para> + Open a new email by clicking <guibutton>New Message</guibutton> + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Make the email HTML mail by clicking + <menuchoice> + <guimenu>Format</guimenu> + <guimenuitem>HTML</guimenuitem> + </menuchoice> + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Click the <guibutton>Image</guibutton> button in the <guilabel>Toolbar</guilabel>. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Choose your image by clicking the <guibutton>Browse</guibutton> button. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Press <guibutton>Insert</guibutton> to insert the image. + </para> + </listitem> + </orderedlist> + </para> </listitem> </varlistentry> <varlistentry> @@ -955,6 +989,40 @@ with quoted materials and the relevant replies interspersed--> Inserts a horizontal line into the text to help divide two sections. </para> + <para> + To insert a rule: + <orderedlist numeration="arabic"> + <listitem> + <para> + Open a new email by clicking <guibutton>New Message</guibutton> + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Make the email HTML mail by clicking + <menuchoice> + <guimenu>Format</guimenu> + <guimenuitem>HTML</guimenuitem> + </menuchoice> + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Click the <guibutton>Rule</guibutton> button in the <guilabel>Toolbar</guilabel>. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Select the template to use for the rule. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Click <guibutton>Insert</guibutton> to insert the rule. + </para> + </listitem> + </orderedlist> + </para> </listitem> </varlistentry> </variablelist> @@ -1003,7 +1071,7 @@ with quoted materials and the relevant replies interspersed--> </listitem> <listitem> <para> - Select the image you want + Select the image you want to include in your email. </para> </listitem> <listitem> @@ -1045,6 +1113,11 @@ with quoted materials and the relevant replies interspersed--> <orderedlist numeration="arabic"> <listitem> <para> + Create a new email by clicking <guibutton>New Message</guibutton>. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> Enable HTML in your email by clicking <menuchoice> <guimenu> @@ -1083,9 +1156,58 @@ with quoted materials and the relevant replies interspersed--> </orderedlist> </para> </sect3> - </sect2> - - <sect2 id="usage-mail-getnsend-fwd"> + <sect3 id="composer-tables"> + <title>Tables in Email</title> + <para> + <application>Evolution</application> allows you to put tables in your HTML email to help organize your thoughts. These tables are a simplified version of what you might find in a spreadsheet program such as <application>Gnumeric</application>. + </para> + <para> + To include a table in your email: + <orderedlist numeration="arabic"> + <listitem> + <para> + Create a new email by clicking <guibutton>New Message</guibutton>. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Enable HTML in your email by clicking + <menuchoice> + <guimenu> + Format + </guimenu> + <guimenuitem> + HTML + </guimenuitem> + </menuchoice> + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Select the template to use for the table. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Set up how many rows and columns you want. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Click the <guibutton>Insert</guibutton> button. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Click in a cell and type to insert text into the table. + </para> + </listitem> + </orderedlist> + </para> + </sect3> + </sect2> + + <sect2 id="usage-mail-getnsend-fwd"> <title>Forwarding Mail</title> <para> The post office forwards your mail for you when you change diff --git a/help/ChangeLog b/help/ChangeLog index b77efd112f..2b26cc5bfb 100644 --- a/help/ChangeLog +++ b/help/ChangeLog @@ -1,3 +1,9 @@ +2001-08-24 Kevin Breit <battery841@mediaone.net> + + * C/usage-mail.sgml: Added info about tables, rules, and images + + * C/usage-calendar.sgml: Rename a few titles + 2001-08-22 Aaron Weber <aaron@ximian.com> * C/apx-gloss.sgml: public key. |