>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
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