<b>Formatting in TEXT Format</b>

[paragvshah]

I want to send mail in Text format using cdonts. I want to format the text to be sent, but i am having problem using vbtab. It doesn't allows multiple spaces between words. How do i format the text for this:

TYPE Price Quantity
----------------------------------------------------------
ABC 123 2
SDF 123 4

Please help me out how can i format the text. I dont want to use any HTML tags.

Parag.

 

[Tarwn]

This may actually be a problem with text mail. I remember a long long time ago that whitespace was not preserved in text emails. Try to send a text email to yourself and read it in a strictly text only reader. If this works thatn we have conclusively proven I am behind the times and I'll see what I can do to help
-Tarwn ------------ My Little Dictionary ---------
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[Proy]

Try using the chr() function in VB instead of tabbing. Use chr(9) for Tab.


Proy

 

[paragvshah]

I have already tried sending the mail using Multiple vbtab and chr(9). But its not working. It shows only one whitespace between 2 words. so now how can i give multiple whitespaces. Pls help me out.

Parag.

 

[snowboardr]

Try

'# 10 spaces
space(10)

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[paragvshah]

Space(10) is also not working. It just shows 1 whitespace between 2 words. I am pasting the code that i have written for your perusal. If you have any suggestions.

Here is my code:

MyBody = MyBody & "You ordered the following items:"& vbnewline & vbnewline

MyBody = MyBody & space(10) & space(10) & space(10) & space(10) & space(10) & space(10) & space(10) & space(10) &"Qty."& vbtab & vbtab & vbtab & vbtab & vbtab & vbtab & vbtab &"Description"& vbtab & vbtab & vbtab & vbtab & vbtab & vbtab & vbtab & vbtab &"Price"& vbnewline

MyBody = MyBody & "--------------------------------------------"& vbnewline

I have tried using space(10), vbtab & chr(9)

Can any one help me out.

Thanks,

Parag.

 

[snowboardr]

I am at a loss as to why it would not work..


maybe seperate your information with dots

Type........Price.......Quanity
abc......... $10 ......... 5 ..

Kinda wierd to have to do it that way, but if it comes down to a last resort.

Jason www.vzio.com
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[paragvshah]

Ok I'll have to use dots instead of spaces.

Thanks,

Parag.

 

[snowboardr]

Or make it even easier and do each item on a new line

....................
Type: ABC
Price: $10
Quanity: 6
....................
Type: DFG
Price: $20
Quanity: 6
....................


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