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in Mbox or Maildir format), POP3, or IMAP. Make the settings appropriate for your
server.
4.2.2 Importing E-Mail from Other Mail
Programs
To import e-mail from other applications, select Tools → Import Messages from the
mail view in Kontact. It currently features import filters for Outlook Express, the mbox
format, e-mail text format, Pegasus Mail, Opera, Evolution, and more. The import
utility can also be started separately with the command kmailcvt.
Select the corresponding application and confirm with Continue. A file or a folder must
be provided, depending on the selected type. Kontact then completes the process.
4.2.3 Creating Messages
To compose new messages, select Message → New Message or click the corresponding
icon in the toolbar. To send messages from different e-mail accounts, select one of the
identities as described in Section 4.2.1, "Configuring Identities and Accounts" (page 115).
In To, enter an e-mail address or part of a name or address in your address book. If
Kontact can match what you enter to something in the address book, a selection list
opens. Click the desired contact or complete your input if none matches. To select di-
rectly from the address book, click the ... button next to the Address field.
To attach files to your message, click the paperclip icon and select the file to attach.
Alternatively, drag a file from the desktop or another folder to the New Message window
or select one of the options in the Attach menu. Normally, the format of a file is recog-
nized correctly. If the format is not recognized, right-click the icon. From the menu
that appears, select Properties. Set the format and filename in the next dialog and add
a description. In addition, decide whether the attached file should be signed or encrypted.
When you are finished composing your message, send it immediately with Message
→ Send or move it to the outbox with Message → Queue. If you send the e-mail, the
message is copied to sent-mail after having been sent successfully. Messages moved
to the outbox can be edited or deleted.
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