Tip #13

Creating a Mailto Shortcut

This is a fun tip for those of you that use Outlook for your email program. All others can read and wish they could set up something similar.

Have you ever thought it would be nice to be able to just click on your desktop and send an email to someone? No? Well, think about it. It would be kinda nice, wouldn't it? To set it up, just right-click on the desktop and choose "New", and then "Shortcut". In the Command line, type "mailto:" and click on "Next". Then give your Shortcut a name, "Send Email" or something similar, but don't name it something to close to the programs' name, or you'll confuse the two, now click on "Finish". A new icon will appear on your desktop and whenever you double-click it, Outlook will automatically open up a blank email for you, waiting to be addressed and written.