User Defined Fields in Item vs Folder

[srm]

I'm using Outlook 2003. I have a general understanding of the
differences between User Defined Fields in the Items vs User Defined
Fields in this Folder. I try to keep all fields in the folder, but its
frustrating that when I make a new folder I need to recreate all the
fields in the new folder. I have a few questions on this.

1. Is there anyway when creating a new folder to use fields from other
folders without recreating them at the folder level? What I have been
doing is basically just making a copy of the folder and renaming the
folder.

2. Prior to having a basic understanding the difference between user
Defined Fields in the Items vs User Defined Fields in this Folder, I
created many fields that I no longer require. Is there any wa to clean
up / remove all the User Defined Fields in the Items. If I understand
correctly, the fields in the folder follow through to the fields in the
item, but not vice versa.

Thanks

Shawn

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

1) The method you're using is the only way, without writing code.

2) Use the Delete button on the Field Chooser.

You might find the article at http://www.outlookcode.com/d/fields.htm
useful.

 

[srm]

Sue:

Thanks. I figured the copy folder was my only option without coding.

Concerning the Delete button in the Field Chooser, I understand what
you are saying but not sure how that helps with the "User Defined
Fields in the Items". I don't see an option to delete fields for an
Item. The only way I can see to delete fields for an item is to go to
each contact and to the All Fields tab. Maybe I'm just missing
something.

Shawn