Thanks again, but that created a different font-related problem. Although I
can _select_ fonts and attributes, the fonts don't change at all in the new
identity, defaulting to a font that isn't selected!

Neil


Bruce Hagen wrote:
Is Regular checked now in Tools | Options............? Does it stay
unchecked? If it is unchecked and you still see bold, then create a
new identity.

You may have a damaged identity especially if it is the default Main
Identity. File | Identity | Add New Identity. Create a new one and
test it. If all is well, you can import your messages and Address
Book from the old identity and delete it.

How to Create and Use Identities in Outlook Express
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=209169

"Neil Gould" wrote in message
...
Hi Bruce,

That was the default selection, and the result doesn't change if de-
and reselecting that option. Still only bold display. Went a step
further and tried other format options, and they had no impact on
either viewing or composing.

But, that does give me some ideas...

Thanks,

Neil


Bruce Hagen wrote:
Tools | Options | Compose | Mail Format Settings. Check Regular
rather than Bold.

"Neil Gould" wrote in message
...
After a recent re-install of OE6, read and compose font options all
result in bold versions being used. For example, if I have selected
Arial, Arial Bold is used. Any way to fix this?

Thanks,

Neil