IMAP Folders Offline

[kevinv]

I am using Outlook 2007 to connect via IMAP to GMAIL. When I go
offline- Outlook wont let me organize mail (transfer from Inbox to a
folder) b/c I am "not online".

Shouldn't I be able to manage mail while in "work offline" mode?

Pls help! Thanks

 

[DL]

Not if its an imap account, as imap is synced with the server, its not
exactly a local file

 

[kevinv]

This seems odd-- it IS a local file I think-- I mean I can read any
message I choose- the entire contents.... when offline- I just cant
move them around... and file them etc....

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

I am using Outlook 2007 to connect via IMAP to GMAIL. When I go
offline- Outlook wont let me organize mail (transfer from Inbox to a
folder) b/c I am "not online".

Shouldn't I be able to manage mail while in "work offline" mode?

You'd think so, since Exchange accounts allow it, but it's not true. IMAP
must be on line to manipulate.

 

[kv]

Thanks Mr Tillman for the input. How about with Outlook Express though? OE
seems to allow it.... can you believe that? I can move items around while
offline and then when I go online... it says "synchronizing" and boom-
everything, everywhere, is as it should be. I really am wondering what the
"straight dope" is here

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

Thanks Mr Tillman for the input. How about with Outlook Express though? OE
seems to allow it.... can you believe that? I can move items around while
offline and then when I go online... it says "synchronizing" and boom-
everything, everywhere, is as it should be. I really am wondering what
the
"straight dope" is here

I've always felt that Outlook Express was a much better IMAP client that
Outlook. Outlook 2007 is a better IMAP client than prior Outlook versions,
but not ideal.

 

[kv]

What do you think about Outlook 2010? Do you think that will have this issue
fixed? I am trying to decide how best to proceed. It is hard to believe
more people aren't using IMAP and have a need to process mail while offline.
I would have thought that there would have been quite an uproar about this
one.

Thanks!!

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

What do you think about Outlook 2010?

I haven't tested IMAP accounts in 2010 yet.

Do you think that will have this issue fixed?

Probably not.

 

[kv]

Wow- I am just amazed. I cant believe there are not more IMAP users with
Smartphones and Laptops that are not upset about this? I really dont know
what to say? How in the world can people cope without being able to process
email with their laptop offline (on a plane etc) ??

Maybe most of those people have Exchange or something. I don't know.
Tonight I'll probably see how Mac's mail program handles this... maybe it'll
be the straw that causes me to finally switch.

I don't know.

 

[kv]

ANyone here have any experience with Outlook 2010 and its IMAP connection
features? I need to be able to go offline and manipulate my mail , folders
etc.

Outlook 2007 can't do it
Outlook Express CAN do it
Windows Live Mail Desktop CAN do it ( I am **not** talking about hotmail
here...)

Can Outlook 2010 do it?

This week I decide to either jump ship to Mac (which CAN do it) or hang out
for Outlook 2010 and Windows 7.

Any thoughts from anyone? Thanks!!!

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

ANyone here have any experience with Outlook 2010 and its IMAP connection
features? I need to be able to go offline and manipulate my mail , folders
etc.

If I get a chance I'll check my copy of Outlook 2010.

 

[kv]

It would be GREAT if you could check. In 3 days- the Apple sale event
occurs and I plunk down an undesireable 2k for a new machine. I'd like to
avoid that!!