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To change the subject of an incoming message or fax

In an Open Message | In an Outlook View | More Information 

In an Open Message

Yes, you can change the subject line of an open message. The subject appears grayed, which usually means you can't make changes, but you can still click in the subject area and start typing.

Note that this method does not work with Microsoft Faxes that appear in the folder view with the fax machine icon, rather than the paper clip icon. Use the other method for those.  

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In an Outlook View

You can make the subjects editable in the main Outlook information viewer: Choose View | Current View | Customize Current View | Other Settings (Outlook 2000 or 98) or  Tools | Format View (Outlook 97). You'll see an option for Allow in-cell editing. Check that checkbox, then click OK, and you'll be able to edit the subject of any item in the folder, without the need to open the item first.
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More Information

  • Internet Mail Issues with Microsoft Outlook
  • Updated Apr 09 2008

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