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Outlook WTF?

outlook_nav.gifI just started using Microsoft Outlook 2003, after using a completely different email program that almost nobody uses for a few years, and getting nicely used to it and it's little idiosyncrasies and quirks. I knew how to use it, anyway. I don't really know my way around Outlook. The '2003' version has this little 'Favourite Folders' box, which I'm sure someone in Microsoft R&D though was a great idea, but I have no use for whatsoever. Trouble is, it's taking up valuable space, and I can't find any way to get the fucking thing out of my sight. Anyone got any tips out there?

And any other Outlook-ey hints and tips would be greatly appreciated too!

Cheersamundo dudes (and dudettes).

Posted by Matt at 1PM |

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I would suggest trying to use it. I actually use it loads for foldering my most common folders.

Just drag the folders your normally use most into it.

Posted by: Adrian | August 10, 2006 6:21 PM

So don't use the actual folder structure under it, is that what you mean? Or like, only use that structure for 'uncommonly' used folders?

I see. I'll give it a go anyway. I must be set in my ways or something.

But like, do you know how to get rid of the favourite folders bit? Just in case I don't want to use it, after I give it a go for a while.

Posted by: Matt | August 10, 2006 9:01 PM

So the folder strcuture grows pretty quickly. But some folders you often want to check, including outbox, and sent items as well as say "Ski Trip 07", so those folders I drag into the favourites bit.

I have no idea how to get rid of it. Since I use it, I've never had a call to get rid of it.

Posted by: Adrian | August 10, 2006 10:35 PM

I use it for holding emails that I've flagged. But then I have a custom toolbar which allows one click 'assigning' of flags, based on my categories...

Ohh I'll maybe write up on me blog.. if I get time.

Posted by: Gordon | August 11, 2006 9:52 AM

Cheers Gordon! Nice one.

Posted by: Matt | August 11, 2006 1:17 PM

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