Outlook Template Problem

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I have a document that I want to save as a template to use over and over again.
I have read the instructions found here: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HP051892651033.aspx but I cannot do this part...
1.. In the Save as type box, click Document Template. This file type will already be selected if you are saving a file that you created as a template.
Is this something that comes with Office XP? Or how can I save it as a template when there is no file extension for it.

Thank you,
Lady R
 
Please provide more details on what you're trying to do. Outlook doesn't use document templates, although it does offer a feature for saving a custom form as an .oft file template.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers



I have a document that I want to save as a template to use over and over again.
I have read the instructions found here: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HP051892651033.aspx but I cannot do this part...
1.. In the Save as type box, click Document Template. This file type will already be selected if you are saving a file that you created as a template.
Is this something that comes with Office XP? Or how can I save it as a template when there is no file extension for it.

Thank you,
Lady R
 
Hello Lady R,

What the instruction means is that you should select "Document Template."
The extension that will be used by the program is .dot.

The second part of the instruction applies to templates that you've already
created. Since you're creating a new one, just ignore the second part (for
now).

Good luck!

Hal Lowe
http://hals.vstoremarket.com (HaloweGraphics SuperStore)
http://www.halowe-graphics.com/tinc?key=0TmhZVQ5&formname=web_email
http://www.halowe-graphics.com/music.html (free original MP3 background
audios)
http://www.halowe-graphics.com/photo.html (free original video textures)
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I have a document that I want to save as a template to use over and over
again.
I have read the instructions found here:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HP051892651033.aspx but I
cannot do this part...
In the Save as type box, click Document Template. This file type will
already be selected if you are saving a file that you created as a template.
Is this something that comes with Office XP? Or how can I save it as a
template when there is no file extension for it.

Thank you,
Lady R
 
That's what I am trying to do. However, I don't see the .oft file extension
as an option for saving as...
Thanks
Lady R

Please provide more details on what you're trying to do. Outlook doesn't use
document templates, although it does offer a feature for saving a custom
form as an .oft file template.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers



I have a document that I want to save as a template to use over and over
again.
I have read the instructions found here:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HP051892651033.aspx but I
cannot do this part...
1.. In the Save as type box, click Document Template. This file type will
already be selected if you are saving a file that you created as a template.
Is this something that comes with Office XP? Or how can I save it as a
template when there is no file extension for it.

Thank you,
Lady R
 
Ok, when I tried that, and saved it as a .dot file, and then tried to access
it via New/Choose Form it didn't show up...
Thanks
Lady R
 
Hi Sue,

I followed the instruction link. It was for MS Word (as I recall it was for
the 2003 version)

So, I just (hopefully) clarified the instruction for her (see my other
post).

Regards,

Hal Lowe
http://hals.vstoremarket.com (HaloweGraphics SuperStore)
http://www.halowe-graphics.com/tinc?key=0TmhZVQ5&formname=web_email
http://www.halowe-graphics.com/music.html (free original MP3 background
audios)
http://www.halowe-graphics.com/photo.html (free original video textures)

Please provide more details on what you're trying to do. Outlook doesn't use
document templates, although it does offer a feature for saving a custom
form as an .oft file template.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers



I have a document that I want to save as a template to use over and over
again.
I have read the instructions found here:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HP051892651033.aspx but I
cannot do this part...
1.. In the Save as type box, click Document Template. This file type will
already be selected if you are saving a file that you created as a template.
Is this something that comes with Office XP? Or how can I save it as a
template when there is no file extension for it.

Thank you,
Lady R
 
I believe Sue has the right idea. I am trying to create a custom template
email that I can use. All I see when I choose New/Choose Form is .oft
files. I do not have the option to save this template as an oft file and I
am wanting to know how to do this.
Thanks
Lady R
 
Hello again Lady R,

The computer I'm currently on has MS Word 2002, so this not be exactly
right, but it should be close enough.

You need to choose the "New from Template." Use the general templates
section. If you're template doesn't appear, just right click, select "Open"
and navigate to the location of your new template (hopefully, it's in the
template directory)

Hal Lowe
http://hals.vstoremarket.com (HaloweGraphics SuperStore)
http://www.halowe-graphics.com/tinc?key=0TmhZVQ5&formname=web_email
http://www.halowe-graphics.com/music.html (free original MP3 background
audios)
http://www.halowe-graphics.com/photo.html (free original video textures)
 
Ok thanks. I typed "Make a new Outlook 2002 template" in the search bar at
MS and that's what came up. Sorry for the confusion...hopefully someone can
help.
Hugs,
Lady R
 
You don't use Word to create Outlook templates. You use Outlook. If it's a message template, you must first turn off WordMail as the editor using the Tools | OPtions | Mail Format dialog. You can then create a new message and will see the option to save as an .oft file.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
 
I don't know what this "WordMail" is. I don't see it in my
Tools|Options|Mail Format. When I click there, all I see is...

Choose a format for out going mail.
Compost in this message format: ( I have HTML selected)
Then there are 2 checkboxes
Use MS Word to edit email messages (this is checked)
Use MS Word to read Rich Text email messages (this is NOT checked)

That is all that is there. No mention of WordMail...
Lady R

You don't use Word to create Outlook templates. You use Outlook. If it's a
message template, you must first turn off WordMail as the editor using the
Tools | OPtions | Mail Format dialog. You can then create a new message and
will see the option to save as an .oft file.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
 
Yes, I'm well aware of that. You don't have to be a complete ass about it.
Well, if that's what the people in this newsgroup are like. I'm outta here.

Hal

You don't use Word to create Outlook templates. You use Outlook. If it's a
message template, you must first turn off WordMail as the editor using the
Tools | OPtions | Mail Format dialog. You can then create a new message and
will see the option to save as an .oft file.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
 
Use MS Word to edit email messages (this is checked)

MS Word to edit email message = WordMail

Turn it off.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
 
I for one appreciate your help. I hope you do stop back by so you can read
this.
Thank you, Hal...
Lady R
 
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