Tag: Outlook custom forms
How to import data into Outlook from another program
People new to import/export frequently pose a question in an Outlook forum asking “How do I import from program “x”? The typical (and correct) response is “Look to see what formats “program X” exports to and select a format supported by Outlook” For some reason, when Outlook is involved, far too many people seem to think that […]
Understanding When Outlook Import/Export Is Not An Option
Using the Outlook import/export wizard is not an option when you want to import/export: any user-defined fields (standard message class) custom fields contained in a custom form an Exchange public folder a delegate Exchange folder any standard field that does not appear in the Outlook import/export field map The Outlook import/export wizard only creates new […]
Understanding Outlook Contact User-Defined Fields in Custom Forms
The terms <user-defined fields> and <custom fields> refer the same thing – fields defined by a user that apply to a contact in addition to the standard Outlook fields. However, for ease of reference, the term <custom fields> is used for those user-defined fields that are defined as part of a custom form. One specific […]
Understanding Outlook Contact Message Classes & Custom Forms
Every Outlook item is created with a <form> which translates to the message class name that is assigned to it. To state this another way, <out of the box>, a default form is used when a contact is created. In the case of contacts, this form is assigned the message class of <IPM.Contact>. It is […]
How to import Excel data into Outlook
UPDATE: Starting with Outlook ‘2013, Excel (.xls) files are no longer supported in either the import or export process. The only options with ‘2013 are CSV text and Outlook PST files. If you are reading this then its likely you are or have encountered a problem importing from an Excel worksheet. One Excel feature that probably generates the most […]
