Changing File As Properties

Status
Not open for further replies.
Outlook version
Outlook 2010 32 bit
Email Account
POP3
How can I change file as properties to file Last, Name and a custom field I desire. Seems like it will only bring in company field. I set up a custom form years ago and want to tweak this it has always bothered me.
 
Outlook version
Outlook 2010 32 bit
Email Account
POP3
that's very complicated...I didn't know you responded to my post here. I sent you on on Facebook also.

I have to do complicated programming to do this?
 

Diane Poremsky

Senior Member
Outlook version
Outlook 2016 32 bit
Email Account
Office 365 Exchange
No, the macro is mostly ready - you just need to change one line.
 
Outlook version
Outlook 2010 32 bit
Email Account
POP3
I understand the concept of copying and pasting that into the VB editor, but this is what I want to achieve:

How can I set up the File As field to use Last Name, First Name (Custom Field I setup) instead of using Company field. This is only in the custom form I setup not my default contact form. I just want to use a different custom field instead of the company field. If you get this message I appreciate your help. Thanks Jeff Wolowiec

This is really the only customization in Outlook I want to do...just be able to use a different field then "company" to use in file as.​

 

Diane Poremsky

Senior Member
Outlook version
Outlook 2016 32 bit
Email Account
Office 365 Exchange
So you only want to change it for people whose contacts use a specific form, not all contacts? You'll need to use VBA, as outlook doesn't let you change the fields it uses.

The format in VBA would look like this:

strFileAs = .LastNameAndFirstName & " (" & .customfield & ")"

But you also need to check for the form type - I don't have that code committed to memory though and will need to write it. :) Or use the code sample we have the works on selected contacts - although I would still prefer to check for form name as insurance.
 

Diane Poremsky

Senior Member
Outlook version
Outlook 2016 32 bit
Email Account
Office 365 Exchange
BTW, if I misunderstood and everyone uses the new form, then nevermind. :) Either way, it is possible only if you use VBA.
 
Outlook version
Outlook 2010 32 bit
Email Account
POP3
LOL....why can't Outlook or Microsoft be as easy to program as MACs or Filemaker? Outlook would be such a better product if it was more intuitive. I get what you are trying to say...and I will attempt it. But you must you admit it shouldn't be this complicated to work on a form. Do I put the custom field's name in the parenthesis and yes I only use this form for certain contacts? I own a funeral home...just easier for me to sort by a custom field "Name of Deceased" instead of using "Company" field. Thanks for your help. BTW would I only add that line of code? and do I open the VBA editor?
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Similar threads
Thread starter Title Forum Replies Date
J Outlook 2010 Changing events in Outlook calendar via opening file, importing CSV Using Outlook 0
F Auto changing email subject line in bulk Using Outlook 2
K Changing the Deleted Items location in Outlook 2019 Using Outlook 2
MattC Changing the font of an email with VBA Outlook VBA and Custom Forms 1
V Outlook 2021 Can anyone explain why my Outlook views keep changing?! Using Outlook 2
wayneame Changing the Form Used by Existing Task Items in a Folder Outlook VBA and Custom Forms 4
S Changing Message Class Outlook VBA and Custom Forms 4
C Pop Server Changing Verizon/Aol to Yahoo Using Outlook 6
P Outlook tasks keeps changing (updating) dates that I type Using Outlook 2
e_a_g_l_e_p_i Changing where data .pst is saved to Using Outlook 3
P Changing the font that the task view shows Using Outlook 5
S Changing colors of today's appointments, but not recurring ones Using Outlook 33
T Changing Sent Items location in Outlook 2019 Using Outlook 0
E Outlook view grouping keeps changing Using Outlook 3
B BCC issues after changing root folder path for gmail Using Outlook 1
M Changing the preferred order for "Put this entry in" list for adding new contacts to the Address Book Using Outlook 1
A .restrict results changing after moving to Exchange online Outlook VBA and Custom Forms 0
T Outlook Contacts ... Changing Font Size, Style, Bold, etc. Using Outlook 2
N Rule for "on behalf of" - with changing names Using Outlook 2
O Save attachments using hotkey without changing attributes Outlook VBA and Custom Forms 1
M Outlook 2016: Changing default font for Notes and Reading Pane Using Outlook 4
V Changing default date for task follow-up buttons Using Outlook 2
Gary Hile Outlook 2016 changing editor options Using Outlook 6
J Outlook Rules - Changing auto-submit address in multiple rules, according to rule name Outlook VBA and Custom Forms 0
S Problems syncing emails with webmail after changing to Outlook 2016 Using Outlook 1
T Changing default Mail Account in Outlook 2016 - POP3 Using Outlook 1
S Changing notification sound for new incoming messages in Outlook 365/2016 Using Outlook 1
Stephen Weinberg Changing the mailing address checkbox Using Outlook 0
D Outlook 2013 changing iCloud reminder time? Using Outlook 0
C Changing the name of Outlook Messages saved to a folder Using Outlook 1
A Outlook.com changing appointments Using Outlook 8
B Changing CC list to .add Outlook VBA and Custom Forms 2
Diane Poremsky Changing the Message Size in Exchange Server Using Outlook 0
R changing FW: on forward Outlook VBA and Custom Forms 3
B changing Win7 default backup schedule for Previous Versions Using Outlook 0
Diane Poremsky Changing the default *.pst and *.ost sizes Using Outlook 0
P Message Class keeps changing back to IPM.Contact Outlook VBA and Custom Forms 2
C Macro to send email after changing from address and adding signature Outlook VBA and Custom Forms 1
Diane Poremsky Changing Outlook.com color schemes Using Outlook 0
R Outlook calendar appointments Free/Busy time is changing from "Busy" to "Free" Using Outlook 2
W Changing looks of emails in Outlook 2003 Using Outlook 0
L Office 365 Outlook changing default contact folder Using Outlook 0
Diane Poremsky Changing the From Domain in Office 365 Using Outlook 0
R The changing way to access information in Office 365 Using Outlook 0
N Creating or changing the main new mail message template in Outlook 2010 Using Outlook 2
T issue changing [Type] in dbo.ContactMainTable/ contacts seem to be deleted BCM (Business Contact Manager) 5
William Yeack Outlook/Exchange - Changing display of “From” user Using Outlook 3
divan VbaProject: Changing email format Using Outlook 15
C Changing Domain -- Assigned To User field Migration? BCM (Business Contact Manager) 1
M CHANGING ACCOUNT NAME Using Outlook 0

Similar threads

Top