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How to Use Text Formatting and Images in Apple Mail Signatures

Create a better signature in Apple Mail

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 14, 2022 Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Jerrick Leger is a CompTIA-certified IT Specialist with more than 10 years' experience in technical support and IT fields. He is also a systems administrator for an IT firm in Texas serving small businesses. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail

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Go to Mail > Preferences > Signatures > choose signature. Select Format to choose a font, color, and style.Use Spotlight or Finder to locate an image, then drag and drop it to the desired location in the signature.In Preferences window, go to Composing tab > ensure Rich Text is selected under Message Format. This article explains how to use text formatting and images in Apple Mail signatures. The instructions apply to Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and later.

How to Use Text Formatting and Images in Apple Mail Signatures

To add colors, text formatting and images to a signature in Apple Mail: Select Preferences under the Mail menu at the top of the screen. The keyboard shortcut is Command+, (comma). Go to the Signatures tab. Highlight the signature you want to edit. You have several options for formatting the text in the right window: To assign a font, select Format Show Fonts from the menu and select the desired font. To assign a color, select ​Format Show Colors from the menu and click the desired color. To make text bold, italic or underlined, select Format Style from the menu, followed by the desired font style. To include an image with your signature, use Spotlight or Finder to locate the desired image, then drag and drop it to the desired location in the signature. Go to the Composing tab in the preferences window. Make sure Rich Text is selected under Message Format for formatting to be applied to signatures. How to Add Links to Signatures in Mac OS X Mail or macOS Mail For more advanced formatting, compose the signature in an HTML editor and save it as a web page. Open the page in Safari, highlight all and copy. Finally, paste into a new signature in Mail. This will not include images, which you can add using the above method. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change the Default Font and Size in Outlook Using Rich HTML in an Outlook.com Signature How to Insert an Image Into Your Outlook for Mac Signature Change the Default Font in the Mac's Mail Program How to Change Your Gmail Signature Learn to Use Tables and Lists in Apple Mail How to Add Fonts to Word How to Use Text Boxes in Microsoft Word How to Save and Use Messages as Templates in Apple Mail How to Use Spotlight, the Finder Search Window How to Set up an Email Signature in GoDaddy Webmail How to Set Up Email Signatures in Mail for Windows 10 How to Set up Your Hotmail Signature in Outlook.com How to Add Your Yahoo Mail Signature How to Find Files Faster Using Spotlight Keyword Searches How to Use Canva Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies