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VBA Code Samples was last modified: February 8th, 2018 by Slipstick

Outlook AutoReplies: One Script, Many Responses

How to use one Run a Script rule in Outlook to respond with different Autoreply messages.

Use a run a script rule to mark messages read

A simple run a rule script marks Outlook messages read when the message body begins with certain words.

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Run a script rule: Reply to a message

Use a run a script rule to autoreply to a message.

Use a run a script rule to move mail cc'd to someone

Move messages CC'd to an address

The scripts on this page move Outlook messages that were CC'd to an Exchange DL to a subfolder of the Inbox.

Automatically Add a Category to Accepted Meetings

Use a run a script rule to add a category to an Outlook meeting when the attendee accepts the invitation.

Delete expired messages using autoarchive

Create a rule to delete mail after a number of days

You can combine a Rules Wizard rule with the AutoArchive feature of Microsoft Outlook to automatically delete messages as they age. There are two ways you can do this: Create a rule that moves messages meeting certain criteria to a folder. Configure the folder's Archive setting to delete messages. Setting an expire date on messages  

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Keep Canceled Meetings on Outlook's Calendar

There are two methods you can use to keep canceled meetings on your calendar: keep the cancellation notice or use a Run a Script rule to create an appointment using using the meeting details. Code sample included.

Forward Meeting Details

Forward meeting details to another address

How to use a VBA macro to send details of incoming meeting requests or cancellations to an email address.

Use a Rule to delete older messages as new ones arrive

Use a run a script rule to delete older versions of an email message from Outlook. Great for status reports and similar messages.

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Send Email to Addresses in an Excel Workbook

Use a macro to send files to a list of addresses stored in an Excel workbook.

Flag for Follow up the Next Business Day

Use a macro to skip weekends on holidays when flagging messages to be due tomorrow.

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Using a Gmail Master Account: Reply Using the Correct Account

How to configure Outlook so you can send email from other email addresses connected to a Gmail account.

How to Change the Mapping Service used by Outlook's Map Link

How to change the Map service that Outlook uses for the MapIt feature in Outlook Contacts to use your favorite map website.

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Change the image on a Business Card based on the Category

Use VBA code to change the image on Outlook's business cards to match an image for a category. Works with other fields too, such as company.

How to sort the Outlook Calendar by Birthday

How to create a custom field in Outlook's Calendar that allows you to sort birthdays by month and day.

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