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Read Button

The button marks all messages which you have selected as read (written in black).  Read messages mean that you have read the message.  

Tip:   As as timesaver, you can mark the messages that you write yourself as read.  Otherwise, you will have to go back and reread the message that you wrote.

Usually, you will mark the unread (written in maroon) messages as read.

To mark messages as Read, follow these steps:

1. Make sure that your message options are shown.  If they are not, see the Show Options page for instructions on turning the options on.
2. Select the message that you want to mark as read by clicking in the blank box next to the message.
3. Click on the button.  

The messages which were unread (written in maroon) will be changed to read (written in black).

• Click here to see a pictures of messages.

You must have the message options shown to be able to use this button.  See the Show Options page for instructions on turning on the message options.

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