Mac Mail  . . . Outgoing Mail Server shows all as (Offline)

Frustrating problem: I had to reconfigure Mail because it wasn't working.
My incoming works fine, but the outgoing doesn't. It shows any server as (Offline). Under 'Mail" on the menu bar 'Take All Accounts Online' is selected and dimmed.
ISP is ATT Yahoo, and both incoming and outgoing mail works fine when accessing email through my browser (Safari).
Any ideas on what to do?
Many thanks,
Ed in Dallas

Hey Ed,
First thing is to check what the Connection Doctor is saying under the Window menu.
It'll take a few seconds but it should give you a good idea of the problem.
If you are selectiing using SSL, check if the provider offers this service.
If you don't know or can't find it use Applications->Utilities->Network Utility.
Then select Port Scan and enter the smtp.address.com of the service.
This will tell you for definite if the SSL service is offered.
I usually find that you get the Offline message if your service provider doesn't
offer the SSL service. Keep the setup simple and if it works then make it more
complicated.
A.

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