How do I control which SMTP server mail is sent through?

Is there an easier way to control which SMTP server I send mail through than
to go into the accounts set up to change the order of the mail connectors
and then opening up a new form after making the change and then going back
into the accounts set up to change the order back to the way I want mail to
go out by default.

I sometimes send mail to people I do not want to see my regular email
address, and I sometimes correspond with people who will not accept mail
from outside SMTP servers like my regular SMTP service.

If the way I'm doing it it the easiest way, please confirm that the point at
which the outbound server is determined is the moment a new form creates a
new message. In other words, if I open a new message and then change the
mail service order, the change will not affect the message I have opened
even if I close and reopen the message in Outlook. Is that right?

Why not simply use the Accounts button near the Send button to select which
account you want to use for that message?

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
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"Jay Gourley" wrote in message
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Is there an easier way to control which SMTP server I send mail through
than to go into the accounts set up to change the order of the mail
connectors and then opening up a new form after making the change and then
going back into the accounts set up to change the order back to the way I
want mail to go out by default.

I sometimes send mail to people I do not want to see my regular email
address, and I sometimes correspond with people who will not accept mail
from outside SMTP servers like my regular SMTP service.

If the way I'm doing it it the easiest way, please confirm that the point
at which the outbound server is determined is the moment a new form
creates a new message. In other words, if I open a new message and then
change the mail service order, the change will not affect the message I
have opened even if I close and reopen the message in Outlook. Is that
right?

A new mail is sent from your default account, a reply is sent from the
account it was received on
But you have the option as outlined by Roady

"Jay Gourley" wrote in message
...
Is there an easier way to control which SMTP server I send mail through
than to go into the accounts set up to change the order of the mail
connectors and then opening up a new form after making the change and then
going back into the accounts set up to change the order back to the way I
want mail to go out by default.

I sometimes send mail to people I do not want to see my regular email
address, and I sometimes correspond with people who will not accept mail
from outside SMTP servers like my regular SMTP service.

If the way I'm doing it it the easiest way, please confirm that the point
at which the outbound server is determined is the moment a new form
creates a new message. In other words, if I open a new message and then
change the mail service order, the change will not affect the message I
have opened even if I close and reopen the message in Outlook. Is that
right?

Hi Roady-- You're a genius. I've been using Outlook for more 10 years
without ever clicking on the accounts button. Thanks. Don't you wish all
computer problems had such easy solutions? --Jay

"Roady [MVP]" t wrote in
message ...
Why not simply use the Accounts button near the Send button to select
which account you want to use for that message?

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

http://www.msoutlook.info/
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"Jay Gourley" wrote in message
...
Is there an easier way to control which SMTP server I send mail through
than to go into the accounts set up to change the order of the mail
connectors and then opening up a new form after making the change and
then going back into the accounts set up to change the order back to the
way I want mail to go out by default.

I sometimes send mail to people I do not want to see my regular email
address, and I sometimes correspond with people who will not accept mail
from outside SMTP servers like my regular SMTP service.

If the way I'm doing it it the easiest way, please confirm that the point
at which the outbound server is determined is the moment a new form
creates a new message. In other words, if I open a new message and then
change the mail service order, the change will not affect the message I
have opened even if I close and reopen the message in Outlook. Is that
right?

You're welcome! :-)

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

http://www.msoutlook.info/
Real World Questions, Real World Answers

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"Jay Gourley" wrote in message
...
Hi Roady-- You're a genius. I've been using Outlook for more 10 years
without ever clicking on the accounts button. Thanks. Don't you wish all
computer problems had such easy solutions? --Jay

"Roady [MVP]" t wrote
in message ...
Why not simply use the Accounts button near the Send button to select
which account you want to use for that message?

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

http://www.msoutlook.info/
Real World Questions, Real World Answers

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"Jay Gourley" wrote in message
...
Is there an easier way to control which SMTP server I send mail through
than to go into the accounts set up to change the order of the mail
connectors and then opening up a new form after making the change and
then going back into the accounts set up to change the order back to the
way I want mail to go out by default.

I sometimes send mail to people I do not want to see my regular email
address, and I sometimes correspond with people who will not accept mail
from outside SMTP servers like my regular SMTP service.

If the way I'm doing it it the easiest way, please confirm that the
point at which the outbound server is determined is the moment a new
form creates a new message. In other words, if I open a new message and
then change the mail service order, the change will not affect the
message I have opened even if I close and reopen the message in Outlook.
Is that right?