Automatic Formatting in OL2003?

[Michael Patten]

Hi,

I am doing some work for a friend of mine, who wants to have outlook setup
by default to have automatic formatting to colour e-mails as required... (EG
Blue from internal, Red & Bold from IT, and Itallics from Government
Departments)

I am able to do this on a computer by computer basis, however for
simplicity, i would like to either be able to import these settings, replace
the required file on each computer as it is set up, or force these settings
from the Exchange (SBS) 2003 server.

The mail profile is setup as a part of an unattended install, and if this
formatting could be included in the unattended installation would be
preferential.

I value any feedback...

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[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Automatic formatting settings, which is what you're talking about, can't be
deployed.

 

[Michael Patten]

Sue,

So these settings are not stored in a moveable location?
Are they able to be replicated using registry settings or a VB Script?

Sorry, but i am trying to save a fair bit of time by automating this
process...

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[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

they are stored in views and they can be moved in the same manners views
are - which is not very easily. you need to have the view in a folder in a
pst and open the pst on each computer and copy the view in the define views
dialog.

They are not in the registry, so that is out - I suppose a script that makes
liberal use of send keys might work... but I'd probably send a pst around
with instructions on using it.

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[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

No, and no. Diane described the only method.
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So these settings are not stored in a moveable location?
Are they able to be replicated using registry settings or a VB Script?

Sorry, but i am trying to save a fair bit of time by automating this
process...

 

[Michael Patten]

I'll have to follow Diana's instructions and copy the view...

Thanks, and... er... Thanks!

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Michael Patten

DipIT, MCSE, CLS

Accenture Internal Technology Services
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