It is an optional service. Email Preferences allows customization of Web Email. The Mailbox Option page allows users to set up the following:
· how many messages are to display between function bars
· how often in seconds to check for new email
· what font size to display in the inbox
Follow the steps below to find the Mailbox Options page.
Step 1 Click Web Email in the Tools box.
Step 2 Login to Web Email.
Step 3 Click Preferences.
Step 4 Select Mailbox Options.
The table below details the entry fields on the Mailbox Options page.
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Field |
Description |
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Configure Option |
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Number of messages to display: |
Enter the number of messages to display between the function bars. Function bars contain information such as From, Subject, Date, and size. |
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Check for mail how often: |
Enter how often in seconds that the system is to check for new email. Web Email checks for new mail based on the time interval set. The default setting for this mailbox option is 30 seconds. When the system checks for new email, it refreshes the screen. The screen “blinks” and returns to the top of the page. To disable this function, set the time option to 0. It is also possible to set this option for a longer interval of time. |
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Text size: |
Enter the font size that the inbox messages are to appear. |