3.1 Using the Mail Tool
3.1.5 Mail tool options menu
Alias Option
Email addresses can be difficult to remember. Mail Tool provides a tool that allows you to set up aliases for either a particular person or a group of people that you frequently send mail to. A Mail Alias is similar to a group or distribution list with other mail systems. This utility can be accessed by clicking on Options and then Aliases as shown in  figure .  Choose a name for the alias and enter the Email addresses of all users you want to be part of the alias. The Email addresses must be separated by a comma. After an alias has been entered, click on Add to place it in your list of aliases. When you are finished creating aliases, click on OK. 

Other Customizable Options
Many other options can be customized with the different categories listed under the Options menu. Some of these include:

  • Saving copies of mail that you have sent
  • Specifying how often you would like the system to check for new mail
  • Specifying how you would like to be notified of new mail
  • Setting a vacation message to be sent in reply to messages when you are unavailable
  • Creating a custom signature that can be attached to all outgoing Email