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How to Highlight Quoted Text with a Color in Evolution

Quoted text in emails is usually indented by a quotation bar or the more traditional '>' characters. But if you use Evolution, you can further highlight (or de-emphasize) quotations with a color.

Highlight Quoted Text with a Color in Evolution


To highlight quoted text with a color in Evolution:
  • Go to your Evolution Inbox.
  • Select Tools | Mail Settings... from the menu.
  • Go to the Display tab.
  • Make sure Highlight citations with __ color is selected.


  • Select a color by clicking on the color button.
  • Click OK.

Note: this also colorizes text you quote in outgoing HTML messages for recipients of your replies.

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