You may have a damaged identity especially if it is the default Main
Identity. File | Identity | Add New Identity. Create a new one and test it.
If all is well, you can import your messages and Address Book from the old
identity and delete it.

How to Create and Use Identities in Outlook Express
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=209169
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA

"Colin" wrote in message
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I am trying to write an email so i fill in the address and subject but when
I try to type the body all I get is "......." when i type. Can anyone help
me?