Other items worth mentioning are askSam's ability to import e-mail and to export in several formats, most notably HTML. However, the import feature is somewhat outdated, so the user might have to find the least common denominator between the file format to import and askSam's capabilities. If the user has already assembled documents in Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect or several others file formats including a limited number of database types, he or she can import them. For the real search power of askSam, the user has to go the file menu. Finally, the lower toolbar contains an input area for limited search functionality. The middle toolbar contains familiar text formatting functions including font face, font size, rich text, tabs, and line justification and spacing. In addition, four document browsing buttons are included so that the user can move to the beginning or end of the document list and to the previous or next document. For example, the top toolbar contains the options one expects from a Windows program including open, save, and print, as well as cut, copy, and paste. The amount of buttons may seem excessive at first, but after some use their accessibility becomes a plus. Upon opening the program for the first time, askSam presents users with a 3-layer toolbar of the basic functions of the program.

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