Example: (alt+f)

 (shift+2) Note

Example: (alt+f)
(shift+2) Note: do not use the number pad.
2. Press and hold down two modifier keys plus strike a third key.
Example: (ctrl+shift+i)
3. Press and hold down a modifier key plus strike a key and release. Then strike a key, and strike another key.
Example: (alt+n, a, f). Press (alt+n) and release, then strike a, then strike f.
Setting Defaults
Configuring Windows Mail
By default, the following standard fixed folders are created, in order, when Windows Mail is installed on your computer:
Inbox
Outbox
Sent Items
Deleted Items
Drafts
Junk Email
In addition to the preceding folders, a program called Microsoft Communities is also installed. This program is outside the scope of this document.
Inbox as Default
The [Inbox] is the default opening window when the program is installed.
Group Messages by Conversation
This option should remain unselected. To confirm that this option is not active, follow these steps:
1. Open the [View] menu: (alt+v)
2. Your cursor is on [Current View]: (enter)
3. Move to [Group Messages by Conversation]: (up) arrow once. If your screen reader says:
a. [Group Messages by Conversation Checked G]: (enter). This will disable it and return you directly to the [Inbox].
b. [Group Messages by Conversation G], (without saying checked), the feature is already disabled. Press (esc) three times to return to the [Inbox].
Virus Protection for Attachments
By default the box under the [Security Tab] entitled [Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus] is checked. While this will contribute some protection against viruses, it may also prevent you from receiving legitimate attachments. If you find it necessary to disable this function, follow these steps:
1. Open the [Tools] menu: (alt+t)
2. Access the [Options] menu: (o)
3. Select the [Security] tab: (ctrl+tab) until located
4. To locate the virus protection check box: (alt+n) When you press (alt+n), one of two actions will occur:
a. If the box is checked, it will uncheck it.
b. If the box is unchecked, it will check it.
5. Select [Apply]: (alt+a). This saves the changes.
6. Locate the [OK] button by pressing (shift+tab) and press (enter). You will return to the [Inbox].
Maintenance
This program contains an automatic delete function that will empty the messages in the [Deleted Items] folder upon exiting. To check the active status of this function, follow these steps:
1. Open the [Tools] menu: (alt+t)
2. Open [Options]: (o)
3. Select the [Advanced] tab: (ctrl+shift+tab)
4. Access [Maintenance]: (alt+m)
5. You will be placed on the check box: "Empty messages from the Deleted Items folder on exit".
a. If your screen reader says "checked" and you want to deactivate this function: (space bar)
b. If your screen reader says "unchecked" and you want to activate this function: (space bar)
6. Move to the [Close] button: (shift+tab) and press (enter). You will return to the [Advanced] tab.
a. If you made changes to any of the settings, you must select [Apply]: (alt+a), then (shift+tab) to the [OK] button and press (enter).
b. If you did not make changes to the settings, (shift+tab) to the [OK] button and press (enter).
Basic Email
The Email Address
An email address is an address for sending and receiving email messages. It consists of three components: a username, @ (the at sign), and a domain name.
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