><<Asking for someone else (I don't use AOL), needing the info to pass on.
>Please?>>
>
>The last AOL version for 9.xx and earlier is 5.0. The default settings on the
>tool bar will send plain text.
>
>My tool bar in AOL 5.0 is set to: Geneva 12, text set to black, background
>set to white. And do not use the camera icon to insert a picture, HTML link,
>etc.
>
>If your friend is using AOL for OS X there is a serious design flaw that
>prevents the user from sending plain text. In AOL for OS X the only way I
>know to send plain text is to use AOL web based Email which is called AOL
>Anywhere or My AOL and can be found at http://aolmail.aol.com/
>
>I have the AOL for OS X version installed on my 7300/200 and it is a real
>hassle to use if you need to send text only (like posting to the LEM
>lists).--glen (digest mode)

AND:

Simply do NOT use the formatting toolbar!