Moving Mail Message Preview Pane to Right of Screen Like in Entourage

Hello,
Would anyone be able to tell me if I can move my Mail Message Preview Pane to the right side of the screen like I can do in Entourage? I prefer the message preview screen on the right side instead of at the bottom as is the default in mail.
Thanks,
Ppsychling

Ppsychling,
Unfortunately, that is not an option. The only choice that the user has regarding the Preview Pane is to show or hide.
Your valid feature request should be made through Mac OS X Feedback.
;~)

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