Set MIME Encoding

MIME provides a way to describe a message consisting of different parts.

To set MIME encoding:

1. Start System Manager
   on the Start menu, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Exchange, and then click System Manager.
2. Navigate to POP3.

   System Manager

   1. Administrative Groups
   2. Administrative group
   3. Servers
   4. Server
   5. Protocols
   6. POP3
3. In the console tree, right-click a virtual server, and then click Properties.
4. On the Message Format tab, select one of the following options:
   • Provide message body as plain text. A MIME message body is composed of text only. Graphics and active links are replaced with textual representations. Character formatting, such as bold, underline, and color is not retained.
   • Provide message body as HTML. A MIME message body is generated in HTML. This format allows messages to display graphics, support links to other documents, and retain character formatting. By default, message bodies are provided as HTML.
   • Both. A plain text and HTML version are generated in a MIME multi-part alternative message. If a client cannot read one format, the other is available.