Outlook 2003 Gripes

Buford T. Justice

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Oct 19, 2004, 12:40:50 PM10/19/04

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I doubt anyone working on future versions of Microsoft Outlook will see or
read this, but, if they do, then...

1) Please use the same option that Outlook Express 6 uses to go to Sent
Items, right-click on messages, and view "Internet Headers". I know
'technically' there shouldn't any, but Outlook Express displays them as
"Details". In fact, in Outlook 2003, the "Internet Headers" window could be
taller or even be on its own tab for all messages.

2) Allow BBC: field to be viewed in Sent Items since I sent the message that
way. I like to send BCC: to my customers so hopefully none get SPAM, but I
like to know which customers received which e-mails. An example of what I
am talking about...

DSL Modem Tips
Me [m...@me.com]
TO: Joe Blow, John Blow
CC: Jane Blow
BCC: Spam Blow, Ham Blow, Jerry Blow

3) Let Outlook do newsgroups with all the same functions Outlook Express
uses. I am tired of using 2 separate programs.

Thanks,
BTJustice

Buford T. Justice

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Oct 19, 2004, 12:42:35 PM10/19/04

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I forgot to mention that I think the rest of Outlook 2003 is perfect.
Thanks for a great product Microsoft.

BTJustice
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Buford T. Justice

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Oct 19, 2004, 1:00:39 PM10/19/04

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4) When Sending & Receiving, a better progress bar that tells the total and
how much of the total of messages being sent or received are left would be
nice. The progress bar just making jumps as it completes each message is
not really helpful.

BTJustice
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Diane Poremsky [MVP]

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Oct 19, 2004, 1:10:06 PM10/19/04

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1) Outlook was used in a corporate environment where most users don't need
to see the internet header. In fact, when receive mail from other users on
your exchange server, there is no header to view. Even with some 50% of
users using internet accounts, few need to see the header.

You can use VBA to copy the header without opening the options dialog or get
a program like pocketknife peek (freeware) to view headers easier.

http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/viewing_headers.htm
http://www.outlook-tips.net/getheaders.htm
http://www.xintercept.com/pkpeek.htm

2) you can add the BCC field to the view - it needs to be visible in the
message before sending (at least with word as editor) - them open the
message to see it. You can also add the BCC field to the view. This works
best when the preview pane is turned off on the sent items folder.

3) It'll never happen. Outlook is a poor substitute for a real newsreader,
but if you really want to try, there are several addins you can use.
http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/news.htm

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Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)

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Buford T. Justice

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Oct 19, 2004, 1:19:30 PM10/19/04

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1) I disagree. I think a lot of people like to view headers. I certainly
do.

2) I was talking about BCC: in the preview pane. Even if I double-click on
a message I sent using BCC:, I can't view BCC:.

3) If the news reader was identical to the one in OE 6, it would be a good
one. Granted it should only be available if the user has added an newsgroup
account.

BTJustice
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James

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Oct 19, 2004, 1:19:09 PM10/19/04

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You can try this site:

http://register.microsoft.com/mswish/suggestion.asp?from=cu&fu=%2Fisapi%2Fgomscom%2Easp%3Ftarget%3D%2Fmswish%2Fthanks%2Ehtm

Buford T. Justice

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Oct 19, 2004, 1:20:57 PM10/19/04

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1) Also, if I click on a message I sent using BCC: it combines the
recipients into the TO: field.

BTJustice
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Brian Tillman

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Oct 19, 2004, 1:54:24 PM10/19/04

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Buford T. Justice <???@msn.com> wrote:

> I doubt anyone working on future versions of Microsoft Outlook will
> see or read this,

Send your suggestions to mswish at microsoft dot com, with a subject of
"Outlook" or click <
http://search.support.microsoft.com/?scid=http%3a%2f%2fregister.microsoft.com%2fmswish%2fsuggestion.asp >
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