How to create and use a business card (v-card) in Outlook Express 6

This article explains how to create and use the business card (v-card) feature in Outlook Express 6.

To create a business card, first create contact information for yourself in the Windows Address Book (WAB):

1. In Outlook Express, on the Tools menu, click Address Book.
2. Click New, and then click New Contact.
3. Type your information on the Name tab.
4. Click any of the other tabs to add additional information.
5. Click OK, and then close the Address Book.

Next, set Outlook Express to attach the business card to each e-mail message that you send:

1. In Outlook Express 6, on the Tools menu, click Options.
2. Click the Compose tab.
3. Click to select the Mail check box in the Business Card area.
4. In the drop-down list, click your name, and then click OK.
5. Compose an e-mail message and send it. The business card is sent along with your message.

You can choose to attach your business card to e-mail messages individually:

1. In Outlook Express 6, on the Tools, menu, click Options.
2. Click the Compose tab.
3. Click to clear the Mail check box in the Business Card area.
4. Click OK.
5. Create a new e-mail message.
6. Click Insert, and then click My Business Card.