How do I create a macro for Outlook 2007? Lost old in conversion

[lmf]

I cannot access my macros from Word, and can't figure out how to use Visual
Basic to create a simple line of text for frequent use in Outlook 2007.
Thanks!

 

[Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]]

Outlook has no macro recorder and will only run Outlook macros.

Your post tells nothing about what you want to do, so no one can help with
that. You can look at www.outlookcode.com for information on programming
Outlook, including macros.

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

If you add the text as a Quick Part (see http://turtleflock-ol2007.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!C1013F1F9A99E3D8!158.entry), you can use the code sample at http://www.outlookcode.com/codedetail.aspx?id=1571 to insert it.

 

[lmf]

In 2003, I had several macros recorded in Word, and just hit the Tools, Macro
buttons to access them in Outlook. I used this to quickly import several
messages I send regularly that have mostly the same text, and are just a few
sentences long. This provides continuity as well as speed.

I re-recorded them when we updated to 2007 (wiped them out), but can't
access them from Outlook anymore. lmf

 

[lmf]

Also - I tried to record a macro in Outlook, but it switched to Visual Basic
without even an open page, and I couldn't figure it out.

 

[lmf]

Sue - Thank you SO much. This is perfect - macros with a new name. Will
save me a lot of work. lmf

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

You might also want to read my article at http://turtleflock-ol2007.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!C1013F1F9A99E3D8!579.entry on how to convert macros originally recorded in Word so that they can be run in Outlook.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54

 

[cte67]

The site http://turtleflock-ol2007.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!C1013F1F9A99E3D8!579.entry gives a nice clear description. Unfortunately, it does not work for me. I am using Outlook 2007 ... and have the latest updates (12.0.6504.5000) SP2 MSO (12.0.6425.1000).