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Unread Button

The button marks all messages which you have selected as unread (written in maroon).  Unread messages mean that you have not read the message. 

To mark messages as Unread, 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 unread by clicking in the blank box next to the message.
3. Click on the button.  

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

• 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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