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  1. What are Proxy Devices?

    Proxy Devices Background The way most messages are measured is through the use of a 1 pixel by 1 pixel transparent image, usually called an image beacon.  This image can be measured so that the sender can determine if a message has been opene...
  2. Are there some characters to avoid using in links, images, or attachments?

    Special Characters to Avoid Some special characters should not be used because they are reserved for use in HTML and thus can cause errors.  This is the case when creating Links, Images, and Smart Attachments, as the link to them will break. ...
  3. What does the "Email me when large broadcasts complete and on the interval specified" setting do?

    A "large broadcast" is not defined by the number of recipients, but rather by the length of time it takes to complete, so what is considered a large broadcast may vary from account to account.  When checked, you can use the drop-dow...
  4. Can I use simpler links in PoliteMail like I do in Outlook?

    Using Simpler / Friendlier Links in a Measured Message In Outlook for the desktop as well as O365, inserted links from OneDrive or SharePoint will automatically add the file type icon (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and shorten the URL to the name...
  5. Does Outlook for the desktop really still use Internet Explorer?

    Oddly enough, yes.  Even if you use Edge, Firefox or Chrome for browsing, the IE11 component is always used inside of Outlook, even though the standalone version of Internet Explorer has been deprecated by Microsoft and you don't think yo...
  6. How do I update the Metrics for our entire account?

    Updating the Account Metrics If you are a PoliteMail Admin, you have access to the Account Report under Metrics, which displays metrics for your entire PoliteMail account.  However, when you run it, you may notice there is no 'Update&#...
  7. My Shared Mailbox is not working in PoliteMail

    Please note that if you have multiple shared mailboxes, such as "hr@company.com" as well as "communications@company.com" in addition to your own, you will need to be logged in to all email accounts for From permissions to work....
  8. How do I cancel a tracked meeting invitation?

  9. Where can I find the latest release notes for PoliteMail? Updated

    Release Notes Release: 5.15.4342.3516    Fixes prior to this build are listed at towards bottom of this article. Updates With This Release Enhancements You'll notice a new 'Save As' button in addition to the 'Save&...
  10. How can I tell who has (or hasn't) opened or clicked a link in my message?

    Viewing Individual Opens or Clicks (or not) Viewing individual opens or clicks can only be done if the message was sent via Individual Measurement . To view details, click on any subheading under the circle graphs when viewing a Metrics Repor...