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You can still use plain text email—and maybe you should

Rob Beschizza
Jun 29, 2025
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Alpine evolved from Pine like a plain-text Pokémon

If you're old enough to remember why you resisted the move away from plain text email, you might be pleased to know there's precious little to stop you going back. Use plain text email is the plainly-named website that explains how. You don't have to use Alpine (pictured above)—there are modern options!

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