How To Add a Signature With a Background on Email

Signatures are popular features of email accounts because they are convenient, quick and easy. They allow the user to simply type a message and send it without having to type his name or copy and paste an image signature every time he sends a message. Signatures are especially useful if you include a graphic or signature with a background on your emails. You can save a lot of work and hassle by adding a signature to your email settings.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Email account
• Signature with a background

How to Add a Signature With a Background on Email

1. Log onto the email account you wish to add the signature to.

2. Click on "Options" located in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

3. Click on "Mail options" in the drop-down menu that appears.

4. Select "Signature" located in the vertical navigation bar on the left side of the email account settings page.

5. Locate on your computer the signature image that you want to use on your email account.

6. Right-click on the image, and select "Copy" in the drop-down menu that appears.

7. Right-click inside the signature box located on the email account signature settings page, and select "Paste" in the drop-down menu that appears.

8. Save your signature settings by clicking on "Save Changes" located at the top of the signature box.

Tips & Warnings

• Some email account hosts allow you to create a signature using special fonts, emoticons and backgrounds provided by their service.
• Each email account host contains its own settings, so instructions may vary slightly depending upon your email provider; these instructions are designed for Windows XP.

References

• Microsoft