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Use PowerShell to search for Contacts with a value in a default or custom Contact field. While you can do a more complicated search within Outlook, you will need to use PowerShell (or VBA) if you want to search for a value in a custom field.

Use a macro to add contact information to a task or appointment body.

How to identify or "do something" with a message that was auto forwarded. While the info bar in the message identified it as auto forwarded, it' only visible when the message is selected.

These code samples show you how to use a run a script rule to send an auto response, including the received date and when the recipient should expect a follow up response. The first sample uses a template for the reply, the second macro replies to the incoming message.

The VBScripts on this page will export or import a list of your categories for backup and importing into your Outlook desktop mailbox.

If you need clickable links in a custom form, you can use VBScript code and a Label field or Command buttons to make clickable links.

How to get a count of the messages you have selected in Outlook, using a macro or copy and paste.

This macro uses Adobe Acrobat, not Reader or other PDF applications. This run a script macro will open an attached PDF file, look for a keyword and if found, forward the attachment. If the message you are forwarding contains external content, you may need to respond to a security dialog. In this case, you will  

How to use a macro to set up an Automatic reply (out of office reply) in Outlook on Windows desktop.

How to scan a document or image and attach or embed into an Outlook email using VBA and the Windows Image Acquisition Library (WIA).