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Brent Northam
Hello, I have researched these groups with some success trying to find
the answer to my question, but not a total success. A number of
people have asked it, but with no response, so I figured I'd give it a
shot again. I'm using Outlook 2002 on Win XP.
What I'd like to do: I want to set up a rule that *either* deletes a
message *or* moves it to another folder based on some condition, and
*then* marks the message as read.
Note that the "Mark as read" rule action does not work when the
message is deleted or moved to another folder, because as soon as the
message enters the other folder it is immediately then marked as
unread.
What I've already tried:
- Using the Mark As Read rule action along with an action to move the
message to another folder
- Using the Mark As Read rule action along with deleting the message,
so that it goes into Deleted Items
- Using the AutoRead plugin frequently suggested. This also works in
the inbox, but does not work when also moving the message to another
folder. One bonus is that it suppresses the New Mail icon. Still no
fit.
Other suggestions that don't fit:
- Use Permanently Delete - I don't want to permanently delete them, I
want them in another folder (or deleted items), marked as read
- Stop being so compulsive about having bolded messages in my folders
- Noooo!
Anyway, I appreciate any help that anyone can provide, thanks!
Best,
Brent Northam
the answer to my question, but not a total success. A number of
people have asked it, but with no response, so I figured I'd give it a
shot again. I'm using Outlook 2002 on Win XP.
What I'd like to do: I want to set up a rule that *either* deletes a
message *or* moves it to another folder based on some condition, and
*then* marks the message as read.
Note that the "Mark as read" rule action does not work when the
message is deleted or moved to another folder, because as soon as the
message enters the other folder it is immediately then marked as
unread.
What I've already tried:
- Using the Mark As Read rule action along with an action to move the
message to another folder
- Using the Mark As Read rule action along with deleting the message,
so that it goes into Deleted Items
- Using the AutoRead plugin frequently suggested. This also works in
the inbox, but does not work when also moving the message to another
folder. One bonus is that it suppresses the New Mail icon. Still no
fit.
Other suggestions that don't fit:
- Use Permanently Delete - I don't want to permanently delete them, I
want them in another folder (or deleted items), marked as read
- Stop being so compulsive about having bolded messages in my folders
- Noooo!
Anyway, I appreciate any help that anyone can provide, thanks!
Best,
Brent Northam