Customizing Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is a powerful program even without any customizations. Many users and organizations never need anything more than what Outlook offers right out of the box. However, if you need more from Outlook, consider extending its functionality through custom programming.

Most people who use Office are aware that they can extend the functionality of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint with programming. But few people realize that even with the new security features Microsoft implemented after the Melissa and I Love You viruses, Outlook offers a rich programming environment. There are, of course, a few cautions and limitations to be aware of, but you can develop an enterprisewide system using nothing but Outlook and ...

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