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Emails Adding a graphic signature to

Whenever you see something like that at the end of the e-mails you get from your friends or family, it is part of their e-mail signature. There are several things you can do with a signature and adding graphics is just one of the more "cooler" ones. So, let's see how you can add a graphic to yours as well! At this point it is assumed that you know how to add a permanent signature to your Emails. To use an image in your signature, you must use HTML for composing your e-mails. So, launch your favorite HTML editor (Dreamweaver, Go Live, FrontPage, etc). Even Notepad (Start, All Programs, Accessories, Notepad) can be used. Create a new file and type in the following: 

Now, you won't actually type in "C:\My Images\mypicture.gif">, but rather the location of the picture you want to use. When you're done, save the file under the "signature.htm" name.

Next, we want to use this HTML file as a signature. To do this in Outlook Express, go to:- Tools, Options and choose the Signatures tab. Click New and give the signature a name, such as "picture."

Now, go down to Edit Signature and select the File button. Click Browse to get the HTML signature file that you just created.

If you checked the box in Options that says "Add signature to all outgoing messages," your signature should appear the next time you compose a new e-mail.

If you don't want it on every e-mail you send out, do not check that little box. Instead, when you are creating a new message, just click in the message window and select Insert, Signatures and then your file name if you want to add the picture. That way, the graphic will only show up on certain e-mails and not all of them. If the signature does not appear when you create a new e-mail, make sure you set it as your default signature by clicking the Set as default button.

Not only can you use standard JPEG and GIF files for this, but you can also use an animated GIF (keep in mind that not everybody will see your animation in action though). You could even use a graphic program or photo editing program like Adobe Photoshop to add text to your image. The possibilities really are endless!  