TSGL: Fwd: Re: GIFs in an email

Sun Dec 10 21:46:55 EST 2006

Chuck,

Sorry to hear my methods didn't work.  I am using Outlook Express (ver 5.5
in 98SE) where it does work.

I notice that H. Davis' information from Yahoo Mail help search includes the
following: "Photos (JPEG format only)" and (later on) "Why are certain
photos not able to be inserted?  PhotoMail only works for photos of JPEG
format and 5MB or less in size. Other photos can be attached as standard
attachments, but not inserted inline to create PhotoMails."  So, this
apparently does not solve your original .gif problem.

You indicated in your various emails that you are on XP SP2 and using IE7.
I have just tried my two methods on another PC with XP SP2 but IE6 and OE6.
Both worked.  Is there anything preventing you from trying the copy and
paste method with Outlook Express?

Merna

P.S.  I am sending you an email privately with some animated .gifs,
including one which is probably a picture of you.  Please let me know if you
receive it and whether it retains its animation.  Similarly, you can try
your .gif on me if you like.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Neuenschwander" <annandchuck at yahoo.com>
To: "Tech Support Guy Mailing List" <list at tsgserver.com>
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 3:28 AM
Subject: Re: TSGL: Fwd: Re: GIFs in an email

thanks.
  looks like Yahoo recently corrected that deficiency by
  releasing this beta PhotoMail. It works fine in MSIE
  not too great in FireFox, but they do say to use MSIE.
  -chuck

H Davis <hdavis1 at gmail.com> wrote:
  Chuck,

I got these results by entering "insert image" into the Yahoo Mail help
search. I haven't actually tried any of these since I don't use Yahoo
mail much.

What's the difference between inserting and attaching photos?
Photos (JPEG format only) can be either inserted into or attached to a
message. Inserting photos places small ("thumbnail") versions of the
photos directly into the body of the message and then links the
thumbnails to the full resolution photos which get uploaded online to
Yahoo! Photos. Because the thumbnails are very small in size (typically
on the order of 2K) this allows the message to stay small. In addition,
the PhotoMail message border is added to the message and various editing
(layout, rotate, borders, captions) is possible. Attaching a photo takes
the full resolution photo and adds it as a standard attachment to the
message. Because full resolution photos are often quite large, it is
possible to send many more photos in a single message by inserting them
than by attaching them. Inserting/PhotoMails are denoted by the icon
(thumbnail) and attaching/attachments are denoted by the icon (paperclip).

Can I still attach photos rather than insert them?
By default, photos (JPEG format only) will be inserted to create a
PhotoMail rather than attached the standard way. For a given message, to
change from inserting to attaching, simply choose the toggle to attach
(marked by the paperclip icon) on the Quick Select Tool. If you prefer
to set the Quick Select Tool to default to attaching, follow these steps:

1. Click on the "Mail Options" link at the top right-hand portion of the
screen.
2. Click on "General Preferences:
3. Go to the section labeled "PhotoMail"
4. For the option that says "Insert/Attach Photos" choose the option
that says "Attach photos to my email"
5. Click the "Save" button

Why are certain photos not able to be inserted?
PhotoMail only works for photos of JPEG format and 5MB or less in size.
Other photos can be attached as standard attachments, but not inserted
inline to create PhotoMails.

What is PhotoMail?
PhotoMail is a new, free feature within Yahoo! Mail that is currently in
beta. PhotoMail allows Yahoo! Mail users to send e-mail messages with
small ("thumbnail") photos inserted right into the body of the message.
These photos can be selected from the PC, Yahoo! Photos, or Yahoo! Image
Search. The sender can resize and rotate the thumbnail photos, as well
as apply borders and captions. The thumbnail photos are linked to the
full resolution versions that are uploaded to Yahoo! Photos. (For Image
Search photos, the thumbnail photos are linked to a web page that shows
the original site where the image was posted.) When the recipient
receives the PhotoMail, he can double click on the thumbnail photos to
view the full resolution photos. These full resolution photos are
accessible by the recipient for 90 days. The recipient has the option to
order prints, print at home, play a slideshow, save to his PC, or save
to his Yahoo! Photos account.

How do I add PhotoMail to my Yahoo! Mail account?
A one-time (per PC) installation is required in order to send PhotoMail.
The system requirements are:

PC with Windows 2000 or Windows XP and Internet Explorer 5.5 and above.

To send a PhotoMail you must be composing in color and graphics rather
than plain text. You must also have a international language setting
that allows PhotoMail (see next question). Follow these steps to install
the Quick Select Tool:

1. Click on the "Compose" button.
2. Click on the "Insert Photos" button next to the "Attach Files"
button. If you DON'T see the "Insert Photos" button, simply go directly
to http://photomail.mail.yahoo.com.
3. Click on the "Get Started" button to initiate the installation.
Depending on your operating system you may be prompted to confirm the
installation again. When the installation is complete you will return
back to the Compose page with the Quick Select Tool opened.

HTH

H Davis

Chuck Neuenschwander wrote:
> Tried this:
> created a word document
> text
> jpg
> text
> and did a copy all
>
> went to Yahoo
> (in MSIE as well as Firefox)
> did a COMPOSE
> pasted
> it showed a box where the jpg was
> sent it to myself
> and there was nothing there
> just the text from above and below the jpg.
> -chuck
>
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