Outlook Task Priority

[Ken]

How do I change Outlook's task priority from "High, Medium, Low" to
"1,2,3,4,5,6"?

Thanks, Ken

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

The enumeration for that property is fixed. If you want numerical priority,you'll need to create a custom property.

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

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54

 

[Ken]

I created a new field and used your advice to add a custom property to the
field. A1, A2, A3, B1....

Thanks, Ken

 

[kh]

I have been missing the 5 levels of Priority offered by Palm software -
although I don't miss the poor Palm customer service. Anyway, I have figured
out how to add the Custom Priority field to my Task/To-Do List, but I have
not yet been able to figure out how/where to enter the value for a new task.

The field "Custom Priority" is showing in the list view, but when I open an
individual task for editing, I do not see it anywhere to add or change the
value.

Can someone tell me how to do that? Thanks bunches!!

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Three options:

1) Add the field to a table view that has in-cell editing turned on, and type in the value for each task.

2) Create a custom task form with an extra page containing a combo box with the choices you want to show.

3) Write VBA code macro that uses a combo box on the toolbar to display the current selection and allow the user to change it. prompts the user for a

#1 sounds like what you're already doing. #2 is relatively simple; start at http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?ID=35. #3 is much more involved.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54

 

[kh]

I can now click in the field, but cannot enter any text or numbers.

Can you tell me how to turn on in-cell editing?

I'm afraid options 2 and 3 are beyond my level of expertise...

Thanks for trying...nice to know there are people out there like you who are
at least willing to try to help!!

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

View | (Arrange By) | Current View | Customize Current View | Other Settings.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54

 

[kh]

Okay, I checked and I have Allow In-Cell Editing checked
but it still isn't allowing me to enter anything.

I can click in the field in the table view (and can see the blinking cursor
in the field), but when I press a key for a number (or a letter) it dings at
me and won't enter the character.

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Outlook version? Your Custom Priority field is a text field, right?

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54

 

[kh]

Outlook Version 2007 (12.0.4518.1014)
Custom Priority Field format is Text

 

[kh]

I DID it!! )))

I am not even exactly sure what i did differently. I just got frustrated
and pecked around, trying to get past my fear that I might royally screw up
my current settings and not be able to remember how to set them back they way
they are. But, I now have a custom field in which I can enter numerical
rankings.

Thank you so much for your time and insight. You at the very least got me
going down the right road.

I hope your day is a pleasant one!! You deserve it!!!