Read and reply to IMAP or HTTP mail messages

To read and reply to IMAP or HTTP e-mail messages

In the Folders list, click the folder that you want to read.
In the message list, click a message to display it in the preview pane, or double-click it to open it in its own window.
In the message window, click Reply, Reply all, or Forward to respond to a message. When your reply is finished, click Send.

Note

If you receive an error while reading a message, it may be because the body of the message has not been downloaded. Outlook Express will automatically download the message if you are online.