OUTLOOK 2003: IMPORT EXPORT COMMAND MISSING

[GiftLady]

In case you cannot find the Import / Export command in Outlook 2003,
Microsoft did not include as a basic command when you install the program
(dah!). You have to add it yourself.
Go to Outlook:
TOOLS > CUSTOMIZE.
Then, on the LEFT, go to FILE.
On the RIGHT, scroll down to: IMPORT and EXPORT.
Drag the command to your Outlook menu options.

This important command shoudl be there without users having to add it.
This silly update took me an hour to find in the discussion group!

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

False. The command appears by default with any installation of Outlook that
includes the importers and exporters, and any normal installation does so.

 

[GiftLady]

OK. Then please tell me why it was not in my FILE command. My install was
done as suggested by MS and, I did not modify this menu.

False. The command appears by default with any installation of Outlook that
includes the importers and exporters, and any normal installation does so.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

In case you cannot find the Import / Export command in Outlook 2003,
Microsoft did not include as a basic command when you install the program
(dah!). You have to add it yourself.
Go to Outlook:
TOOLS > CUSTOMIZE.
Then, on the LEFT, go to FILE.
On the RIGHT, scroll down to: IMPORT and EXPORT.
Drag the command to your Outlook menu options.

This important command shoudl be there without users having to add it.
This silly update took me an hour to find in the discussion group!

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Without more information I have no way of knowing why your installation
would differ from everyone else's. Failing to install Outlook clean or a
corrupt outcmd.dat file would be 2 possibilities.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

OK. Then please tell me why it was not in my FILE command. My install
was
done as suggested by MS and, I did not modify this menu.

False. The command appears by default with any installation of Outlook
that
includes the importers and exporters, and any normal installation does
so.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

In case you cannot find the Import / Export command in Outlook 2003,
Microsoft did not include as a basic command when you install the
program
(dah!). You have to add it yourself.
Go to Outlook:
TOOLS > CUSTOMIZE.
Then, on the LEFT, go to FILE.
On the RIGHT, scroll down to: IMPORT and EXPORT.
Drag the command to your Outlook menu options.

This important command shoudl be there without users having to add it.
This silly update took me an hour to find in the discussion group!

 

[GiftLady]

Hmm ... not sure and it was long ago enough that I do not remember, and I
don't want to waste more of your time.
Let's just say ... if it happened to me, it could have happened to other
users and this thread may help them.
Thanks for your quick feedback.
Joanne

Without more information I have no way of knowing why your installation
would differ from everyone else's. Failing to install Outlook clean or a
corrupt outcmd.dat file would be 2 possibilities.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

OK. Then please tell me why it was not in my FILE command. My install
was
done as suggested by MS and, I did not modify this menu.

False. The command appears by default with any installation of Outlook
that
includes the importers and exporters, and any normal installation does
so.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
In case you cannot find the Import / Export command in Outlook 2003,
Microsoft did not include as a basic command when you install the
program
(dah!). You have to add it yourself.
Go to Outlook:
TOOLS > CUSTOMIZE.
Then, on the LEFT, go to FILE.
On the RIGHT, scroll down to: IMPORT and EXPORT.
Drag the command to your Outlook menu options.

This important command shoudl be there without users having to add it.
This silly update took me an hour to find in the discussion group!

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Indeed. It's a pretty unusual problem, however. Most folks don't have the
command because they didn't install importers and exporters from the CD.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Hmm ... not sure and it was long ago enough that I do not remember, and I
don't want to waste more of your time.
Let's just say ... if it happened to me, it could have happened to other
users and this thread may help them.
Thanks for your quick feedback.
Joanne

Without more information I have no way of knowing why your installation
would differ from everyone else's. Failing to install Outlook clean or a
corrupt outcmd.dat file would be 2 possibilities.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

OK. Then please tell me why it was not in my FILE command. My install
was
done as suggested by MS and, I did not modify this menu.

:

False. The command appears by default with any installation of Outlook
that
includes the importers and exporters, and any normal installation does
so.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
In case you cannot find the Import / Export command in Outlook 2003,
Microsoft did not include as a basic command when you install the
program
(dah!). You have to add it yourself.
Go to Outlook:
TOOLS > CUSTOMIZE.
Then, on the LEFT, go to FILE.
On the RIGHT, scroll down to: IMPORT and EXPORT.
Drag the command to your Outlook menu options.

This important command shoudl be there without users having to add
it.
This silly update took me an hour to find in the discussion group!

 

[GiftLady]

Ah! Maybe I didn't install those drivers. Didn't think to do so (I do so
for my Graphics software B/C importing and exporting types of files is
critical and this features has nothing to do with backups.). I didn't think
to do so for an office-type product (I SAVE AS to use a .doc as an .xls,
etc.).
That could be it! To me, Backup is way different than Import/Export. MS
might want to think about that one (sometimes techies are too close to it)
.... either call it Backup or, offer a a prompt at the install that tells you,
you need these drivers to make Backups.
I've had the 2003 Suiite for about 2 years and just didn't have time to
learn. Until this week I saved everything to my external in case of
emergency. Export is so much easier!!!

And on the 2007 Upgrade ... who decided to change the extension in Word?
Dah! Now, EVERYTHING has to be SAVED AS???... For business, it's OK, I
guess. But in my personal life I deal with many non-working people, some are
still on 98!!! Hmm.
Did I miss something here too?

Indeed. It's a pretty unusual problem, however. Most folks don't have the
command because they didn't install importers and exporters from the CD.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Hmm ... not sure and it was long ago enough that I do not remember, and I
don't want to waste more of your time.
Let's just say ... if it happened to me, it could have happened to other
users and this thread may help them.
Thanks for your quick feedback.
Joanne

Without more information I have no way of knowing why your installation
would differ from everyone else's. Failing to install Outlook clean or a
corrupt outcmd.dat file would be 2 possibilities.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
OK. Then please tell me why it was not in my FILE command. My install
was
done as suggested by MS and, I did not modify this menu.

:

False. The command appears by default with any installation of Outlook
that
includes the importers and exporters, and any normal installation does
so.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
In case you cannot find the Import / Export command in Outlook 2003,
Microsoft did not include as a basic command when you install the
program
(dah!). You have to add it yourself.
Go to Outlook:
TOOLS > CUSTOMIZE.
Then, on the LEFT, go to FILE.
On the RIGHT, scroll down to: IMPORT and EXPORT.
Drag the command to your Outlook menu options.

This important command shoudl be there without users having to add
it.
This silly update took me an hour to find in the discussion group!

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Not sure what you're asking. In no way are export/import the same as backup,
nor should anyone ever confuse the two. Export is used to convert Outlook
files into formats for other programs to use. Data is always lost when you
export. It is never used to create a backup for Outlook. Anyone who would
try to do so would be in for a very unpleasant surprise.
Not sure how or why Outlook 2007 entered into this thread. It was never here
before. The change in file format for Office 2007 and its backwards
compatibility is a topic that has been exhaustively documented on
Microsoft's sites and elsewhere.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Ah! Maybe I didn't install those drivers. Didn't think to do so (I do so
for my Graphics software B/C importing and exporting types of files is
critical and this features has nothing to do with backups.). I didn't
think
to do so for an office-type product (I SAVE AS to use a .doc as an .xls,
etc.).
That could be it! To me, Backup is way different than Import/Export. MS
might want to think about that one (sometimes techies are too close to it)
... either call it Backup or, offer a a prompt at the install that tells
you,
you need these drivers to make Backups.
I've had the 2003 Suiite for about 2 years and just didn't have time to
learn. Until this week I saved everything to my external in case of
emergency. Export is so much easier!!!

And on the 2007 Upgrade ... who decided to change the extension in Word?
Dah! Now, EVERYTHING has to be SAVED AS???... For business, it's OK, I
guess. But in my personal life I deal with many non-working people, some
are
still on 98!!! Hmm.
Did I miss something here too?

Indeed. It's a pretty unusual problem, however. Most folks don't have the
command because they didn't install importers and exporters from the CD.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Hmm ... not sure and it was long ago enough that I do not remember, and
I
don't want to waste more of your time.
Let's just say ... if it happened to me, it could have happened to
other
users and this thread may help them.
Thanks for your quick feedback.
Joanne

:

Without more information I have no way of knowing why your
installation
would differ from everyone else's. Failing to install Outlook clean or
a
corrupt outcmd.dat file would be 2 possibilities.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
OK. Then please tell me why it was not in my FILE command. My
install
was
done as suggested by MS and, I did not modify this menu.

:

False. The command appears by default with any installation of
Outlook
that
includes the importers and exporters, and any normal installation
does
so.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
In case you cannot find the Import / Export command in Outlook
2003,
Microsoft did not include as a basic command when you install the
program
(dah!). You have to add it yourself.
Go to Outlook:
TOOLS > CUSTOMIZE.
Then, on the LEFT, go to FILE.
On the RIGHT, scroll down to: IMPORT and EXPORT.
Drag the command to your Outlook menu options.

This important command shoudl be there without users having to
add
it.
This silly update took me an hour to find in the discussion
group!

 

[GiftLady]

Sorry if my note confused you. I know the diff. We'll be here til the end
of time at this rate. I got what I needed. Thanks.

Not sure what you're asking. In no way are export/import the same as backup,
nor should anyone ever confuse the two. Export is used to convert Outlook
files into formats for other programs to use. Data is always lost when you
export. It is never used to create a backup for Outlook. Anyone who would
try to do so would be in for a very unpleasant surprise.
Not sure how or why Outlook 2007 entered into this thread. It was never here
before. The change in file format for Office 2007 and its backwards
compatibility is a topic that has been exhaustively documented on
Microsoft's sites and elsewhere.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Ah! Maybe I didn't install those drivers. Didn't think to do so (I do so
for my Graphics software B/C importing and exporting types of files is
critical and this features has nothing to do with backups.). I didn't
think
to do so for an office-type product (I SAVE AS to use a .doc as an .xls,
etc.).
That could be it! To me, Backup is way different than Import/Export. MS
might want to think about that one (sometimes techies are too close to it)
... either call it Backup or, offer a a prompt at the install that tells
you,
you need these drivers to make Backups.
I've had the 2003 Suiite for about 2 years and just didn't have time to
learn. Until this week I saved everything to my external in case of
emergency. Export is so much easier!!!

And on the 2007 Upgrade ... who decided to change the extension in Word?
Dah! Now, EVERYTHING has to be SAVED AS???... For business, it's OK, I
guess. But in my personal life I deal with many non-working people, some
are
still on 98!!! Hmm.
Did I miss something here too?

Indeed. It's a pretty unusual problem, however. Most folks don't have the
command because they didn't install importers and exporters from the CD.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Hmm ... not sure and it was long ago enough that I do not remember, and
I
don't want to waste more of your time.
Let's just say ... if it happened to me, it could have happened to
other
users and this thread may help them.
Thanks for your quick feedback.
Joanne

:

Without more information I have no way of knowing why your
installation
would differ from everyone else's. Failing to install Outlook clean or
a
corrupt outcmd.dat file would be 2 possibilities.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
OK. Then please tell me why it was not in my FILE command. My
install
was
done as suggested by MS and, I did not modify this menu.

:

False. The command appears by default with any installation of
Outlook
that
includes the importers and exporters, and any normal installation
does
so.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
In case you cannot find the Import / Export command in Outlook
2003,
Microsoft did not include as a basic command when you install the
program
(dah!). You have to add it yourself.
Go to Outlook:
TOOLS > CUSTOMIZE.
Then, on the LEFT, go to FILE.
On the RIGHT, scroll down to: IMPORT and EXPORT.
Drag the command to your Outlook menu options.

This important command shoudl be there without users having to
add
it.
This silly update took me an hour to find in the discussion
group!

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

And on the 2007 Upgrade ... who decided to change the extension in Word?
Dah! Now, EVERYTHING has to be SAVED AS???...

The internal format of Office documents has changed and so a new extension
was in order. You can, however, configure your Office 2007 applications to
always save in Office 2003 format.

 

[GiftLady]

Good to know [always save in Office 2003 format].
Joanne

 

[kfreitas]

I'd like to thank you for posting this information. I was having the same
issue and your message really helped me out!

Hmm ... not sure and it was long ago enough that I do not remember, and I
don't want to waste more of your time.
Let's just say ... if it happened to me, it could have happened to other
users and this thread may help them.
Thanks for your quick feedback.
Joanne

Without more information I have no way of knowing why your installation
would differ from everyone else's. Failing to install Outlook clean or a
corrupt outcmd.dat file would be 2 possibilities.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

OK. Then please tell me why it was not in my FILE command. My install
was
done as suggested by MS and, I did not modify this menu.

:

False. The command appears by default with any installation of Outlook
that
includes the importers and exporters, and any normal installation does
so.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
In case you cannot find the Import / Export command in Outlook 2003,
Microsoft did not include as a basic command when you install the
program
(dah!). You have to add it yourself.
Go to Outlook:
TOOLS > CUSTOMIZE.
Then, on the LEFT, go to FILE.
On the RIGHT, scroll down to: IMPORT and EXPORT.
Drag the command to your Outlook menu options.

This important command shoudl be there without users having to add it.
This silly update took me an hour to find in the discussion group!