Check Zimbra Zmail, compose, and save drafts

To check email, click   under the Mail tab. Unread messages are displayed in bold. By default incoming messages are grouped by subject. The size field indicates the size of each “Conversation”. Each conversation can span multiple folders and lasts 30 days. Double click a conversation to see all messages under it, to return to the Folder click . To view each message, click once to read in the same pane or double click to open in a separate tab.

Switching Views

To switch between conversation and single message view select the option from the View drop down list below the Application tabs. To make the setting permanent, go to Preferences > Mail tab. Scroll down to Displaying Messages and choose the desired setting under Group mail by.

Composing messages

To compose a new message click New under the Mail tab or click Reply with a message already selected.

A new tab opens alongside any tabs already open. Choose the desired formatting by clicking Options. Click Send once you are finished. By default messages are formatted as HTML. This can be changed from Preferences > Mail > Composing.

Quick Tip: To insert inline images in email ensure you are composing email in HTML mode (This is the default).

1. Click Add attachment button above the To: field.
2. Select the images from either your system or the Briefcase.
3. Check Show images in message body.
4. You can click and drag images anywhere within the message. Just look for the cursor under the mouse where you hold and pick up the image when moving it.

Drafts

If you want to save the message as a draft instead, click [fig} . You can continue composing and the message is saved in your Drafts folder.

Adding names from the Address book

To lookup names from your Address book hit the “To, Cc or Bcc” buttons and pick names from the contact list.

Quick tip: Hit “Tab” on your keyboard to quickly select a name from the auto complete list when composing messages.