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Tip 1117: Drag files to create hyperlinks in email

Is it possible to drag and drop files or folders to create hyperlinks in an email? Our company has a policy of hyperlinking to network locations instead of attaching files wherever possible. How can I drag from the address bar in explorer direct into an email to create a hyperlink to the location?There are several methods you can use to insert the hyperlink. (Note that not … [Read more...] about Tip 1117: Drag files to create hyperlinks in email

Tip 1115: Contact's Phone number formatting

I'm using MagicJack and it requires that all numbers have an area code, but no +1. I figured out how to require the area code for my home location, but is there a way to eliminate the +1 on all area codes other than setting up area code rule for each area code? Sure.The default setting is no country code is added, so when you type 2025551212 into the number field, the … [Read more...] about Tip 1115: Contact's Phone number formatting

Tip 1106: Outlook's Restore Window button doesn't work?

A surprisingly common problem is Outlook appears to be stuck with the window either Minimized or Maximized. When the Restore button is clicked, Outlook disappears.When I start Outlook, it starts minimized. It never starts maximized. When I try to Restore the window by clicking on the icon between the minimize button and the close application button, the entire program … [Read more...] about Tip 1106: Outlook's Restore Window button doesn't work?

Set Outlook as default email client

Every time I double click on an email address it automatically opens up an Microsoft Mail window asking me to sign up... I didn't want to. Is there a setting I can change to make Outlook the default for email? Of course you can set Outlook to be the default for all email usage.In Windows 10, you'll need to set the default email client in Settings. Open Settings from the … [Read more...] about Set Outlook as default email client

Tip 1094: iTunes creates ModGrp folders in Outlook

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A user had this problem: When I sync my iPod Touch to Outlook 2013 it creates hundreds of additional contact folders, all prefixed with "_ModGrp..." I re-installed Outlook and iTunes but it's still not working correctly. Apple says it is a problem with Outlook and that Outlook 2013 is not compatible with iTunes. It's not Outlook 2013 that is the problem; this has been … [Read more...] about Tip 1094: iTunes creates ModGrp folders in Outlook

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