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Use a Hyperlink to Create an Email Message
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To create an email hyperlink

  1. In the drawing area, select one or more graphical objects to attach the hyperlink to.
  2. Click Insert menu Hyperlink.At the Command prompt, enter hyperlink.
  3. In the Insert Hyperlink dialog box, under Link To, click E-mail Address.
  4. Enter the recipient's address in E-mail Address.
  5. (Optional) Specify a subject for the email message in Subject.
  6. Click OK.

    When you open an email hyperlink, your default email application creates a new email message with the address and subject (if specified) filled out. You can then enter message text and send it by email.

 Command entry: HYPERLINK