An Outlook user wanted to know how to create a task from an email message but only include the actionable part of the message in the task. Easy: drag the selection to the Task or Calendar folder or use a macro.
Merge or Split Conversations
A major complaint about Outlook's conversation view is the inability to split and merge conversations. While Outlook doesn't offer the capability, you can use a macro to merge or split conversations.
Macro to Resend Sent Message
How to use a macro to resend a sent message in Outlook 2013 and Outlook 2016.
Apply Filtered Views Using a Macro
How to use a macro and a userform to create a filtered view on any Outlook folder.
Close a Meeting When the Room is Full
A user had a request: an automated way of telling people a meeting full. It's not an unusual request, 3 or 4 people ask me how to do this each year. This time it sounded like a fun project to do. I am in charge of organizing meetings for my company (150+ people). However, depending
Outlook VBA: Use a Text File to Populate a ListBox
This code sample demonstrates how to use the contents of a text file to populate a ListBox. This works for ComboBoxes and TextBoxes. A client adds keywords to message subjects so it's easier to find the messages later but had a problem: if he misspelled a keyword or used a slightly different keyword, he might not find the message. My solution is a macro that lists keywords to choose from. He can select one or more keywords then click OK to add the keyword(s) to the subject.
Create Appointment From Email Automatically
How to use a macro to watch Outlook's Inbox for a message containing appointment details and create a new appointment (or meeting).
Delay Delivery of Messages Sent at Specific Times
Use an ItemSend Macro to delay delivery of message sent after business hours.
Embed Images in New Messages using a Macro
How to use a macro to embed images in a folder into a new Outlook email message and send it. Send either one image per message or embed all images in the folder into one message.
Open Hyperlinks in an Outlook Email Message
Use an Outlook macro to open every hyperlink in the selected email message. A version of the macro will open hyperlinks in every message in the selected folder.