Text Box

[DawnS]

I have created a template where I want users to tap in specific information
(which will be different every time). I have created text boxes and you can
insert the data, but when you send it, it is blank. I have read somewhere
about needing to insert a value, but then this puts specific text in the box
which I don't want. The information in the text boxes will be different
every time. Help!!

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Each text box needs to be bound to a different Outlook property. Do this on the Value tab of the text box's Properties dialog. See http://www.outlookcode.com/d/fields.htm

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Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

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

 

[DawnS]

Think I have worked out why, but now I have another problem. Instead of
creating a message template, I created a task template, and the text box
works OK. I created a To: box and a send button, but it sends it to tasks
and I would like it to send it to the recipients Inbox. Is this possible?

 

[DawnS]

Not sure I understand. Am creating a message template, which I generally
save as an .oft file on the users desktop, and the user just double-clicks
the template to use it.

In the message, I have created another tab where I want to create a list
with Client Name, Client Number and Type of File as the headings. There
could be various clients in the list. The user then sends this message and
they will then respond with a normal message saying yes or no / or with a
check box next to each client indicating yes/no. Not sure the right way of
going about this.

I am new to forms and have only created basic ones in the past, all being
saved as .oft files on users desktops.

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

You're not going to be able to do that with an .oft file. To fill a list box like that would require code behind the form, and code only runs on published forms.

So, how did we get from text boxes to a list? Or did I make a wrong assumption that you were using a list box? You could possibly use a bunch of text boxes, but you'll still have a problem anything other than a simple reply (simple, as in one Yes/No, not one for each client) unless you're using a published form.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

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