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How to Save Drafts of Longer Messages in Windows Live Hotmail

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Nobody likes to do something twice, and when it was the computer's fault that you lost your work it's even worse.

That's why it is a good idea to save your work from time to time in Windows Live Hotmail or MSN Hotmail, especially when you are composing a longer message.

Save Drafts of Longer Messages in Windows Live Hotmail

To save a message you are currently composing in Windows Live Hotmail or MSN Hotmail:

  • Click the Save Draft button.

This saves the message to the Drafts folder in your Windows Live Hotmail account.

Unfortunately, the Save Draft button also closes the message and returns you to the Hotmail Inbox. Fortunately, the path to continuing your message is short and easy.

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