How do I tell if my PST file is Unicode or ANSI format?

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I have been usign Outlook for avery long tiem and have continually upgraded.
I am now using outlook 2003 for the past year or so. I do not know if my PST
file is the older ANSi or the newer Unicode.

My PST file is approaching 2GB. I understand that if the file is ANSI I have
a 2GB size limit and if the fiel is Unicode I have a default 20GB size limit.
However, I do notknow how to tell it my current file is ANSI or Unicode.
 
Phoenixink said:
I have been usign Outlook for avery long tiem and have continually
upgraded. I am now using outlook 2003 for the past year or so. I do
not know if my PST file is the older ANSi or the newer Unicode.

My PST file is approaching 2GB. I understand that if the file is ANSI
I have a 2GB size limit and if the fiel is Unicode I have a default
20GB size limit. However, I do notknow how to tell it my current file
is ANSI or Unicode.
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In Outlook, right-click the root of the PST and choose Properties, then
Advanced. Examine the "Format" field. If it says "Personal Folders File",
it's Unicode. If it says "Personal Folders File (97-2002)", it's ANSI.
 
Thank you. This answered my question.

Brian Tillman said:
In Outlook, right-click the root of the PST and choose Properties, then
Advanced. Examine the "Format" field. If it says "Personal Folders File",
it's Unicode. If it says "Personal Folders File (97-2002)", it's ANSI.
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