>Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1992 14:37:35 EDT >From: Paul Hyland <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Formatting of mailform notices >To: Multiple recipients of list LSTOWN-L <[log in to unmask]> > >I have a problem with the announcement that welcomes new users to my list. > >Listserv software apparently formats these messages to right-justify text. >Besides the fact that this isn't particularly attractive in fixed spaceing, >it ruins an attempt by me to list a few key commands, in columns, for my >users. I can't leave space between the commands and descriptions, and >the columns won't line up.` > >1) Is there any way to turn off this formatting feature? > I know of none. There may be a better solution. See below. >2) Is there any way for me, a lowly list owner, to update these files >directly? My Listserv administrator tells me that I can't, must go through >him, and this creates a long delay with many iterations to try out changes. > On the 10th day of every month I send a "greeting" notice to my subscribers that reminds them what the List is for, what addresses to use, and so on. If you would like a copy of the current edition, I can send it. It seems to work, although it ain't perfect. >Thanks, > >Paul Hyland, Owner CPSR list >[log in to unmask] / [log in to unmask] -Rafe- R.R. Ronkin, VITA Volunteer Volunteers in Technical Assistance <vita@gmuvax> or <[log in to unmask]>