Outlook isn't all that complicated to use once you figure it, but trying to explain how to do something in Outlook often takes longer than just showing how to do it.
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Add a file number or keyword to the subject line of messages
How to add a file number to the subject line of an Outlook message using VBA. (Sample macro included.)
How to use Outlook's VBA Editor
Basic instructions on using Outlook's VBA editor: how to open it, where to put the code, how to sign your code.
Using Outlook's New Contact Cards
How to customize the look and behavior of Outlook's new Contact cards. For Outlook 2010 and Outlook 2013.
How to Open Outlook Templates and Files using Toolbar Buttons
How to create a toolbar button in Outlook 2007 or Outlook 2010 to open templates and files and disable the security warning dialog that displays before the template or files opens.
Duplicate Remover Tools
While you can remove duplicates by hand, the tools on this page make it easier when there are a lot of duplicates. Although some of these tools work only with the mail folders, many will work on any Outlook folder that contains duplicates. Featured Products ReliefJet EssentialsUse ReliefJet Essentials for Microsoft Outlook to remove, mark
Online Services in Outlook: Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, AOL, GoDaddy
How to configure email accounts in Outlook, including Gmail, Hotmail, Godaddy, and Yahoo email. We have a list utilities that work with some web-based email services.
How to Remove Holidays From the Default Calendar
Microsoft Outlook comes with a file named Outlook.hol that includes lists of holidays that you can import into your personal Calendar folder using the File, Options, Calendar, Add Holidays command. This makes it easy to add holidays and many users wind up importing the same group of holidays twice or adding extra holidays. If you
Outlook Categories, Flags, and IMAP Accounts
Categories and flags are not available in all of my folders in Microsoft Outlook. I can use categories and flags on mail in my POP3 account but categories are not available in my IMAP account and flags are limited to one flag, no reminder. Why? The IMAP protocol doesn't support the Category and Flag properties
Command Line Switches Tutorial
We often tell people to use switches but don't always explain how they are used, leaving the user to find out on their own. Even when we do explain how to use them, we often leave out two critical points: there is a space between outlook and the slash and most importantly, you need to
Understanding Outlook's AutoComplete Cache
Outlook stores recently used email addresses in a nickname or autocomplete cache. This article helps you understand how the nickname autocomplete cache works and explains remove names from this autocomplete list and where to find the list.
Create a custom Send to... shortcut
How to create your own send to shortcut that uses your Outlook stationery and signature. Customize the shortcuts to include the email addresses and more.
Create a custom field for Outlook messages
How to create a custom field to mark messages that were responded to in Microsoft Outlook.