"E-Mail Formats" refer to the various types of file formats that can be used in emails to store and transmit different types of content such as text, images, attachments, etc. Typical email formats include text formats like Plain Text and Rich Text as well as multimedia formats like HTML and MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) that enable embedding of images, audio, and video files in emails.
Typical functions of software in the "Email Formats" area could include:
Support for Various Formats: The software should support various email formats such as text, HTML, and MIME to enable diverse representation of content in emails.
Text Formatting: The ability to format text in emails, such as highlighting, bold and italic fonts, lists, and tables, to enhance readability and aesthetics.
Attachment Support: The capability to attach and send file attachments such as documents, images, and multimedia files to emails to provide additional information.
Media Embedding: The ability to embed images, audio, and video files directly into emails and play them back to present multimedia content.
Automatic Formatting: Automatic conversion of text formats like Plain Text to HTML or vice versa, depending on the preferences of the sender and recipient.
Compatibility: Ensuring compatibility with various email clients and services to ensure that formatted emails can be displayed and interpreted correctly.
Security: Ensuring that the use of certain formats does not pose security risks, such as checking and blocking potentially harmful content in email attachments.