How do I use auto-text in Outlook 2007

[shaynab]

How do I create new auto-text entries in Outlook 2007? Previously I would
highlight the text I want to add to auto-text, then go to Insert -> AutoText
-> Create New. The closest thing I can find is QuickParts, but that still
requires me to use the mouse to select the new entry.

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Type the name you gave to the Quick Part and then press F3 to insert the text. (No, it's not as convenient as the old autotext recognizer.)
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[shaynab]

Thanks Sue. I like the new Quick Part functionality - but they should have
kept AutoText as well.

~Shayna

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

AutoText is there, too, but right now you have to go into the NormalEmail.dotm template to set it. See http://spaces.msn.com/turtleflock-ol2007/blog/cns!C1013F1F9A99E3D8!161.entry

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers