Can I change the default settings for the Status field in Tasks

[Guest]

Is there a way to change the options in the Status field in Tasks? For
example, I'd like to add "Pending" and other custom text. Thanks.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

No, not possible. Isn't pending (in your cse) not either "Waiting on someone
else" or "Not yet started"?

 

[Guest]

Thanks for responding Roady. Yes, the current language works, I just am
querky about having my own words.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Alright, well a posible reason for this not being possible is that when you
use your own wording it wouldn't be compatible with (other mail) clients
when sharing tasks. It would only add to the confusion of what is meant by a
certain status.

 

[Guest]

Then what is the "Custom Status" column you can add in Outlook 2007 for? How
does it work?

Alright, well a posible reason for this not being possible is that when you
use your own wording it wouldn't be compatible with (other mail) clients
when sharing tasks. It would only add to the confusion of what is meant by a
certain status.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003


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Thanks for responding Roady. Yes, the current language works, I just am
querky about having my own words.
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Sandee

No, not possible. Isn't pending (in your cse) not either "Waiting on
someone
else" or "Not yet started"?

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

 

[Kai]

If I am not using the "Task" with other client, it's only a personal task
(to-do list), is it possible that I can use some kind of VBA programming to
add customize status to task?

Alright, well a posible reason for this not being possible is that when you
use your own wording it wouldn't be compatible with (other mail) clients
when sharing tasks. It would only add to the confusion of what is meant by a
certain status.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003


-----
Thanks for responding Roady. Yes, the current language works, I just am
querky about having my own words.
--
Sandee

No, not possible. Isn't pending (in your cse) not either "Waiting on
someone
else" or "Not yet started"?

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more