Open a new message window. Select the font size you want and if there are
any standard salutations you wish, type them in. Now: File | Save As and
save to the Desktop as an .eml file. An Icon will be created on the Desktop
that, if you wish, can be dragged to the Quick Launch Toolbar so it is
always available.

Regardless of what program you are in, click on this Icon and a new message
window will open up, ready to fill out and send.

For some other options for text size:

Right click on the Desktop | Properties | Appearance. If there is an
Advanced button click that. In the Item drop-down box select Icon. You can
make the font size for the folder tree and other places larger there. (Note
what it is set for now in case you wish to return to the way it was).

Also, see in the Control Panel | Accessibility Options. You may find some
settings there helpful. Again, remember where you started in case you wish
to return to the way it was.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

Note that this will change the font size in some other places as well.

"E/B" wrote in message
...
Wife has dry macular degeneration and is 'legally blind' with 20/400
(non-correctible) in both eyes. Seeking means to make a 'usable/active'
OE New Message form available for her in Desktop with access as a single
click.

Have opened/saved New Message form in Desktop however when accessed it
takes multiple steps to set up for use as an outgoing email; it and
another try are too complicated by number of actions required.

Lack of tech expertise has me stumped. Are there any 'simple' means to
accomplish goal? (Keyboard has E-mail button but it opens OE Inbox as
does button on Logitech laser mouse).

Appreciate all help to keep her actively participating and easing loss
of independence/capability.

Thanks