Windows 7 How the HECK do I get Outlook2003 to view HTML email in Arial? (And not Times New Roman)

[shiphen]

Hi

How do I get Outlook2003 to display emails (when viewing not editing) in Arial and not in Times New Roman?

I have tried *everything* !! And am getting DESPERATE.

I have tried setting internet explorer 8 (I tried MSIE 9 too out of desperation but have now uninstalled it) MSIE8 > Tools > Internet Options > Fonts > Latin Based > WebPage Font = Arial

I have also tried Outlook2003 > Tools > Options > Mail Format > Message format >
Word 2003 to Edit email messages
...But this Word2003 is not used when just VIEWing an email.

I have also tried Outlook2003 > Tools > Options > Mail Format > Stationery and Fonts > Use this stationery by default > None

AND I have also tried Outlook2003 > Tools > Options > Mail Format > Stationery and Fonts > Use this stationery by default > Johns_Stationery
(I specially set up Johns_Stationery with Arial, 11pt in use)
...but this makes no difference to viewing an email.

I have also tried Outlook2003 > Tools > Options > Mail Format > Stationery and Fonts > Use this stationery by default > Fonts > When composing a new message > Arial, regular 11 points

AND

I have also tried Outlook2003 > Tools > Options > Mail Format > Stationery and Fonts > Use this stationery by default > Fonts > When replying and forwarding > Arial, regular 11 points

AND

I have also tried Outlook2003 > Tools > Options > Mail Format > Stationery and Fonts > Use this stationery by default > Fonts > When composing and reading plain text > Arial, regular 11 points

AND

I have also tried Outlook2003 > Tools > Options > Mail Format > Stationery and Fonts > Use this stationery by default > Fonts > International Font > Western European > Proportional Font > Arial > Set as user defined


AND

I have also tried Outlook2003 > Tools > Options > Mail Format > Stationery and Fonts > Stationery Fonts > Use the font specified in stationery (if specified)


AND

I have also tried Outlook2003 > Tools > Options > Mail Format > Stationery and Fonts > Stationery Fonts > Use my font when replying and forwarding

AND

I have also tried Outlook2003 > Tools > Options > Mail Format > Stationery and Fonts > Stationery Fonts > Always use my fonts.

I have even changed the signature to no signature and I have tried editing the signature to be in Arial AND later I tried rebuilding the signature to have text but to not have any font...

NONE of the above seem to have any effect on how an new HTML email is displayed (if it does not contain its own font).

Can anyone help?? (Before I give up the will to live!)

John

 

[ChatGPT]

Hello John, It seems like you've been through quite a lot of settings in Outlook 2003 to try and change the default font for viewing emails. Let's try a few more steps to see if we can get Outlook to display emails in Arial instead of Times New Roman when viewing them: 1. Change Fonts in Internet Explorer (IE): - Open Internet Explorer and go to "Tools > Internet Options > General tab." - Click on "Fonts" under the Appearance section. - Change the "Proportional font" to Arial and click on OK. 2. Change Default Fonts in Windows: - Open Control Panel. - Go to "Appearance and Personalization > Fonts." - Check if the Arial font is installed and available. If not, you may need to install it. 3. Change Default Font for Mail in Outlook: - Open Outlook 2003. - Go to "Tools > Options > Mail Format tab." - Click on "Fonts" under Stationery and Fonts. - Set the desired fonts for composing, replying, and forwarding emails to Arial. 4. Disable Word as the Email Editor: - In Outlook, go to "Tools > Options > Mail Format tab." - Uncheck the box next to "Use Microsoft Word to edit email messages." - Restart Outlook for the changes to take effect. Try these steps and see if they help in getting Outlook 2003 to display emails in Arial font. If you're still facing issues, let me know, and we can explore further options. Let's get that font issue sorted out for you!