Sample .mailrc file

Lines starting with a # contain comments on the line(s) above them.

   Sample .mailrc file
   set askcc hold keepsave editheaders
   # This line sets four variables. By default, these variables are
   # not set. Variables can also be set one to a line.
   set folder=mrtidy
   # Sets the directory for files that hold the mail messages that
   # you save. This directory is in the user's home directory.
   set PAGER=less
   # Defines the pager to be used to view mail messages that are
   # longer than a single screenful.
   set VISUAL=/usr/local/bin/ue
   # Sets the editor that is called when you enter the command ~v
   # while composing a mail  message.
   sign="The Boy in the Bubble"
   # The "signature that is inserted in your mail message with the
   # ~a command.

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