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May 2005 - Posts

Tip 258: Can't attach zips

posted Thursday, May 26, 2005 6:58 PM by outlooktips
Some people have discovered that when they try to attach zip files to email, Outlook 2003 can't 'see' the files. They see every other file in the File Browser dialog except zips. This is related to the Compressed Folders utility included in Windows Read More
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Tip 257: Sharing Messenger Contacts

posted Monday, May 23, 2005 6:57 PM by outlooktips
Do you use Windows or MSN Messenger? Newer versions of MSN Messenger allow you to import and export (save) your contacts lists, including by Group, which you can easily share with other Messenger users. The list, once exported, can be imported on either Read More
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Tip 256: F11 (Find Contacts) and Add-ins

posted Tuesday, May 17, 2005 6:56 PM by outlooktips
Did you know F11 is a shortcut that takes you to the Find a Contact field on the Standard toolbar? It doesn't work you say? That could be because you have the MapPoint Add-in installed (or another add-in). Anytime you have unexpected behavior in Outlook, Read More
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Tip 255: Enabling Disabled Items

posted Monday, May 16, 2005 6:50 PM by outlooktips
Outlook 2003's dumbest error message has to be the one many users receive after installing the Outlook connector for MSN email and MOOL. It goes something like this: "The Outlook Connector Menu and Toolbar have been disabled. Please contact http://support.msn.com." Read More
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Tip 254: Copying (and Pasting) Lists

posted Friday, May 13, 2005 6:49 PM by outlooktips
Do you need a list of Outlook items in another format? You can use File, Export, or you can create a custom view, showing just the fields and items you need. Select one item, press Ctrl+A to select all, then Ctrl+C to copy and paste them into another Read More
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Tip 253: Identifying Quick Flags

posted Monday, May 09, 2005 6:49 PM by outlooktips
Outlook 2003's Quick flags help you to categorize your messages, but Outlook does not allow you to rename the flags and remembering that a red flag means Very Important, blue means Project A and green is Project B is sometimes hard. To make it easier, Read More
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Tip 252: Saving a PST to CD

posted Friday, May 06, 2005 6:48 PM by outlooktips
After replacing two servers last week, I think I'm caught up on my work that'll I'll be able to get back on track with 3 tips each week. I hope.If not, just call me Slacker. :) When you burn a pst to a CDR, Outlook can't read it directly from the CDR Read More
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Tip 251: Autosignatures in Outlook 2003

posted Tuesday, May 03, 2005 6:46 PM by outlooktips
A common problem goes something like this: "I created an email signature and want it to show up automatically.  I followed the instructions, and it still will not show up on the email. I have shut down and re-opened Outlook and still nothing." Read More
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