In Outlook 2003, even if I specify 11pt font size in tools / options / mail format / fonts, the size in my emails defaults to 10. For me, 10 is too small and 12 too big. Is there any way I can choose 11pt so Outlook allows me to write and send in that size? Thanks.

Peterandrew,

See if the following method allows you to save your changes.

• Select Tools | Options... from the menu.
• Go to the Mail Format tab.
• Click Fonts... under Stationery and Fonts.
• Use the Font... buttons under New mail messages, Replying or forwarding messages and Composing and reading plain text messages to choose the desired font faces, sizes and styles.
  • In Outlook 2003, use Choose Font... for When composing a new message:, When replying and forwarding: and When composing and reading plain

Hope this helps.

Thank you. I did all that, choosing 11pt, yet when I wrote an email, it defaulted to 12pt. I wonder if you're able to try it yourself, in case you have Outlook 2003, and let me know if you get the same result.

Peterandrew,

Unfortunately, I use Outlook 2010 and have mine set at 10pt in HTML format. When the instructions are performed the type is saved correctly.

Try these instructions:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/ou...005242696.aspx

Hope this helps.