Sometimes you will want to update or edit one of the files belonging to your list. You will certainly want (or you should want) to regularly read and update the introduction file which is sent out to all your list members.

1. If you don't already have a copy of the file, you must get one from Mailbase.
   • How to retrieve a file

2. You must retrieve a new File template from Mailbase by sending the following command.

   send mailbase new-file-template

3. When the template arrives, fill it in carefully.
   • More about filling in the template

4. The line in the template which says ADD FILE must be changed to UPDATE FILE

   When you're updating a file, you can omit bits of the template. For example, if you are only updating the text of the file you can leave out the description, file type and author.

   OWNER PASSWORD secret-password UPDATE FILE listname filename TEXT: The new text of the file goes in here ENDTEXT:

5. When you have finished, send the template to mailbase@mailbase.ac.uk

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