Open Outlook Templates using PowerShell
I have VBA code samples to load templates and change the Sender address without going into Outlook's convoluted Template dialog but wanted a PowerShell version.
Count and List Folders in Classic Outlook
A user had problems syncing Outlook with his IMAP account and I suspect it is because he has a large numbers of folders. While we could count the folders one by one, it's easier to use PowerShell and it does not require changing macro security.
Google Workspace and Outlook with POP Mail
How to connect Google Workspace accounts to Outlook using POP when allow less secure apps is disabled. Users receive this error message: Task 'user@gmail.com - Receiving' reported error (0x800CCC92): '
Classic Outlook Missing from Computers
After purchasing a new computer, users discovered the Office installation is missing Outlook.
New Outlook: Show To, CC, BCC in Replies
When you Reply or Reply All in new Outlook, the CC line is not visible, even if the message was CC’d to others. If you reply all, you may only see one name and "+ Others". I'll show you how to view all addresses and the CC and BCC fields.
Insert Word Document into Email using VBA
How to use a macro to reply to senders by inserting the text from a Word document as the message text. There is also a macro to send a new message with the contents of a Word document inserted.
Delete Empty Folders using PowerShell
I tweaked the PowerShell that creates a list of folder names to list only the folders that are used for messages and if the folder is empty, it is deleted.
Classic Outlook is NOT Going Away in 2026
While new Outlook s going to be the default Outlook app beginning in early 2025, users can switch back to classic Outlook. Classic Outlook will be supported until at least 2029.
Warn Before Deleting a Contact
Use a VBA macro to warn before deleting (or moving) a contact in classic Outlook.
Use PowerShell to Delete Attachments
How to use PowerShell to delete large attachments from all messages in a classic Outlook folder or all attachments from selected messages in any classic Outlook folder.
Remove RE:, FWD:, and Other Prefixes from Subject Line
A VBA macro for classic Outlook to change the prefix on messages when the Reply and Forward prefixes are different, such as AW: instead of RE:. It can also be used to remove or change other prefixes, such as External:.
Print Classic Outlook Folder Names
Learn how use PowerShell to create (and print) a text file containing a list of all folders in a classic Outlook profile, or only the folders in a specific data file.
Change the Mailing Address Using PowerShell
How to use PowerShell to bulk change the Mailing Address selector (or move the address to a different address field) in classic Outlook's contacts.