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Since Outlook 2007’s Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) uses Alt+ numbers for shortcuts, can you still use Alt+ numbers to enter symbols?Sure. Hold Alt while you enter the symbol code using the numeric keypad. When you release the Alt key the symbol is entered into the message.Press (but don’t hold down) Alt then press the number to use QAT shortcuts. When you use the number … [Read more...] about Tip 619: QAT and Alt+ Characters

When your font color for replies changes as the number of replies to an e-mail increase, you have Outlook set to pick a new color with each reply (this option requires Word as the editor or Outlook 2007). Go to Tools, Options, Mail Format, Stationery and Fonts to change it. When you copy and paste text into the current reply and want it to match the current formatting, use … [Read more...] about Tip 618: Formatting Pasted Text

Last fall Microsoft removed the Live Search Maps Add-in from availability due to a number of issues with it. A few weeks ago, the add-in stopped mapping addresses. Unless you need to it create travel time appointments, you should uninstall it. How to remove the Live Search Maps Add-in for Outlook //support2.microsoft.com/kb/961081  … [Read more...] about Tip 616: Live Search Maps Add-in

A few people have reported problems with Office 2007 SP2 breaking things (such as the blue new message alert) after installation. Before uninstalling it or using system restore, try rebooting. Even if the installation forced a reboot, reboot Windows yourself. It often works wonders and if the problem still exists, uninstall or use system restore. In my experience, especially … [Read more...] about Tip 615: The “reboot” fix

Office 2007 SP2, which contains the Feb Cumulative update for Outlook 2007, is available for download. The site may be slow, so waiting a day or two may be better, but I do recommend installing it over the next few days if you didn’t install the February update.  It improves Outlook’s responsiveness and stability. It also adds a few new features, including the ability to … [Read more...] about Tip 614: Office 2007 SP2 Release