Articles in Code Samples Category

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.

How to use a macro to watch Outlook's Inbox for a message containing appointment details and create a new appointment (or meeting).

Use an ItemSend Macro to delay delivery of message sent after business hours.

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.

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.

This macro uses the OpenSharedItem method to import messages, appointments, or contacts stored in the Windows File System back into Outlook folders.

Use a macro to record a start and stop time for an appointment to be used as a diary or journal.

It can be a real hassle to update contacts when a company changes their name and domain. While it's actually really easy to change the company name by using group by company view and dragging contacts to a new group, you can't change the email address field using this method.

Use a macro to change the Outlook option to show either the number of unread messages or the total number of messages in a folder.

This Outlook macro saves the selected message and any attachments to a folder in your Documents folder.