Basically, I am wanting to improve the look of my e-mails by incorporating some HTML. But, I have no idea about HTML. Currently, I am just typing up the e-mail in Microsoft and then pasting it into my Outlook Express e-mail. Which, I don't think is really the techincal HTML. And, I'm having a real problem with the formating being messed up when I send it.
Basically I am wanting to add some pictures, use some bold lettering and most importantly improve the formatting. Since I don't know HTML, I don't know how difficult this is going to be.
Is there a program that I could use that would help me with this and help improve the looks?
OR, would it be easier to get some books and try to learn it myself?
I don't know how hard it would be, but I imagine it would be REALLY hard.
Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas for me?
Thanks!

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