The K Desktop Environment

The KMail Handbook

Version 1.01.63
Last updated: 10/08/2000

David Rugge

Daniel Naber

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Getting Started
2.1. Setting your Identity
2.2. Setting up your Account
2.2.1. Sending Mail
2.2.2. Receiving Mail
2.3. Testing your Setup
3. Using KMail
3.1. The Mail Reader Window
3.2. The Composer Window
3.2.1. Composing a Message
3.2.2. Attachments
3.2.3. Checking the Spelling of your Message
3.3. Message Folders
3.4. The Address Book
3.5. Filters
3.5.1. Filter Action
3.5.2. Filter Examples
3.6. Multiple Accounts
3.7. Pretty Good Privacy / PGP
3.7.1. PGP Preconditions
3.7.2. KMail Settings
3.7.3. Sign your Messages
3.7.4. Send your Public Key
3.7.5. You got an encrypted Message
3.7.6. Receiving a Public Key
3.7.7. Use Public Keys of other People - Encrypt your Messages
4. Customizing KMail
4.1. Identity Tab
4.2. Network Tab
4.3. Appearance Tab
4.4. Composer Tab
4.5. Security Tab
4.6. Miscellaneous Tab
5. Using other Mailbox Files with KMail
6. Menus and Keyboard Shortcuts
6.1. The Main Mail Reader window
6.1.1. File Menu
6.1.2. Edit Menu
6.1.3. View Menu
6.1.4. Folder Menu
6.1.5. Message Menu
6.1.6. Settings Menu
6.1.7. Help Menu
6.2. The Composer Window
6.2.1. Message Menu
6.2.2. Edit Menu
6.2.3. View Menu
6.2.4. Options Menu
6.2.5. Attach Menu
6.2.6. Settings Menu
6.2.7. Help Menu
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
8. Epilogue
8.1. Original Developers
8.2. Current Team
8.3. Documentation
8.4. Copyright