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Outlook 97 Problems Fixed in Outlook 98

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Microsoft Outlook 98 resolved many issues from Microsoft Outlook 97 either with new features or by fixing bugs. Below you'll find a partial list. Where the two different Outlook 98 modes use different techniques, these are marked with

IMO = Internet Mail Only mode
C/W = Corporate/Workgroup mode

Issue Resolution
Multiple signatures You can have multiple signatures for each different e-mail format (HTML, Plain Text, Rich Text). For details, ask the Office Assistant for the Help topic on Create a signature for messages.

 

Sharing information without Microsoft Exchange Server

 

Net Folders
Contact sorting in the address book IMO: Click on the Name column.

C/W:

  1. Choose Tools | Services.
  2. In the Services dialog, display the properties for the Outlook Address Book.
  3. Under Show names as, choose either First Last or File As.

 

Background send and receive IMO: Messages are always sent and received in the background, so you can carry on with your work in Outlook.

C/W: Messages are sent and received in the background for scheduled connections. If you click Send and Receive, you can still work in Outlook, but it's a little sluggish.

 

No reminder default on appointments Turn off reminders by default by choosing Tools | Options, then clearing the Default reminder box on the Preferences tab.

 

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    Updated Apr 09 2008

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