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if you use vista - the vista search bar (under the start bar) will search the
custom fields in outlook 2007 : )
just discovered this gem !
Neil
"crsanders" wrote:
custom fields in outlook 2007 : )
just discovered this gem !
Neil
"crsanders" wrote:
> Sue - I have the same desire. What happens is our senior management wants to
> be able to do a quick search that includes searching custom fields. That
> would be ideal since it requires so few "clicks" for those less computer
> savvy. If we use an advanced search they have to have knowledge of which
> fields "might" contain the info they're looking for and then individually
> select those fields and their search criteria ... may sound absurd but senior
> mgmt really have difficulty with the advanced search dialogue box so if there
> was a way to make the simple search look in all fields, including new custom
> fields I've created in their custom appointment form, that would be great.
> Any ideas how to do this ?
>
> thanks
>
> "Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>
> be able to do a quick search that includes searching custom fields. That
> would be ideal since it requires so few "clicks" for those less computer
> savvy. If we use an advanced search they have to have knowledge of which
> fields "might" contain the info they're looking for and then individually
> select those fields and their search criteria ... may sound absurd but senior
> mgmt really have difficulty with the advanced search dialogue box so if there
> was a way to make the simple search look in all fields, including new custom
> fields I've created in their custom appointment form, that would be great.
> Any ideas how to do this ?
>
> thanks
>
> "Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>
> > Depending on your Outlook version, you may have a File | Save As command on the Advanced Find dialog. (Newer versions will have it disabled.)
> >
> > Why not just create a new custom view for the folder with the desired settings?
> >
> > --
> > Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
> > Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
> > Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
> > http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54
> >
> >
> > "p_meyrat" <pmeyrat@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:FD7CB3CE-FFA1-47FE-A3DE-B4EA8F1B5A16@microsoft.com...
> >
> >
> > Why not just create a new custom view for the folder with the desired settings?
> >
> > --
> > Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
> > Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
> > Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
> > http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54
> >
> >
> > "p_meyrat" <pmeyrat@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:FD7CB3CE-FFA1-47FE-A3DE-B4EA8F1B5A16@microsoft.com...
> > > Thanks for the info.
> > > Is there any way to customize (limit to certain fields / define view of the
> > > results) & save an advanced find? The saved advanced find should be
> > > accessible for all users.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
> > >
> > > > > Is there any way to customize (limit to certain fields / define view of the
> > > results) & save an advanced find? The saved advanced find should be
> > > accessible for all users.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
> > >
> > >> What specifically are you searching for? You need to use Advanced Find to search on custom fields in a public folder.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "p_meyrat" <pmeyrat@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:964AD487-B1BE-4806-BEC5-85CD1A779E31@microsoft.com...
> > >>
> > >> "p_meyrat" <pmeyrat@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:964AD487-B1BE-4806-BEC5-85CD1A779E31@microsoft.com...
> > >> > Created customized outlook form (based on task list). Defined some views and
> > >> > published it in the public folders. When searching data / entries with the
> > >> > "find" function nothing is found. Even if the data / entries are displayed in
> > >> > the view. Are there any special settings required?
> > >>> > >> > published it in the public folders. When searching data / entries with the
> > >> > "find" function nothing is found. Even if the data / entries are displayed in
> > >> > the view. Are there any special settings required?
| 13 May | Searching in customized views of outlook forms in public folders | .p_meyrat |
| 13 May |  Re: Searching in customized views of outlook forms in public folders | .Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook] |
| 16 May |  Re: Searching in customized views of outlook forms in public folde | .p_meyrat |
| 16 May | Re: Searching in customized views of outlook forms in public folde | .Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook] |
| 14 Aug | Re: Searching in customized views of outlook forms in public folde | .crsanders |
| 02 Nov | Re: Searching in customized views of outlook forms in public folde | .Neil |
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