Set Default Signature

[Ben]

Hi,

I'm currently using a VB Script, as a logon script, to create a custom
signature, pulling info from AD, for our users.

I would not like to set the signature as the default to be used in outlook,
however I can't find a way to do it. I've set my signature then searched
through the registry, but there doesn't seen to be any entry containing the
name, I've also looked in the Outlk11.adm template, and can't see anywhere,
the only signature control in the policy seems to be disable signature for
new, forward & reply.

Can anyone suggest a way to set my signature to default?

Many thanks

Ben

 

[Ben]

Ah, no worries, solved it myself, changed the outlook adm template so the
checkbox for enable/disable signature was actually an EDITTEXT, and changed
the name from "Disable signature" to "Default signature", now I can enter
the name of the signature to use!
I think it's easier to do it this way than via a vbscript!
Ben

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

That's the method I recommend, except that I suggest doing it in a separate .adm file. If you do it your way, you'll need to remember the modification so you can do it again when the next service pack comes out with a new outlk11.adm file.

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

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

 

[Paul]

Is this an old adm setting? I am able to locate this in OUTLK11.adm contained
in the ORKSP2AT.EXE.

Are you able to post the registry key location that the Default Signature
setting resides.

Thanks

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

The RTM and SP1 .adm files had a setting that used the same registry values to block signatures completely. That's different from what you want to do. The relevant registry values are the NewSignature and ReplySignature string values in the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\11.0\Common\MailSettings key or HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\11.0\Common\MailSettings, if you want to apply the setting as a user preference.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

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