Can't finish this rule

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rjdriver

I'm trying to construct a rule that will send an automatic reply to all
mail addressed to a certain address I use, and then not leave anything in
the inbox or sent folder. In other words, the original received message
should end up deleted from my Inbox, and the auto reply should not end up in
my Sent folder.

I managed to get the auto reply to send, but dont see any options for
deleting the leftover messages. Looked at the "Custom Action" option, but
the drop downlist is empty.

Any help would be appreciated.


Bob
 
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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Only the Out of Office Assistant leaves no message in your sent items
folder. You would have to remove the option to save items in your sent
items folder while this rule is active (i.e., out of your office). And,
remember to turn it back on, if you use it normally (set a task with a
reminder?)

As for how you would remove the items from your in-box and send them
directly to the deleted items folder, it would help if you provided your
version of Outlook.


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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer, rjdriver asked:

| I'm trying to construct a rule that will send an automatic reply
| to all mail addressed to a certain address I use, and then not leave
| anything in the inbox or sent folder. In other words, the original
| received message should end up deleted from my Inbox, and the auto
| reply should not end up in my Sent folder.
|
| I managed to get the auto reply to send, but dont see any options
| for deleting the leftover messages. Looked at the "Custom Action"
| option, but the drop downlist is empty.
|
| Any help would be appreciated.
|
|
| Bob
 
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rjdriver

Milly Staples said:
Only the Out of Office Assistant leaves no message in your sent items
folder. You would have to remove the option to save items in your sent
items folder while this rule is active (i.e., out of your office). And,
remember to turn it back on, if you use it normally (set a task with a
reminder?)

As for how you would remove the items from your in-box and send them
directly to the deleted items folder, it would help if you provided your
version of Outlook.


--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer, rjdriver asked:

| I'm trying to construct a rule that will send an automatic reply
| to all mail addressed to a certain address I use, and then not leave
| anything in the inbox or sent folder. In other words, the original
| received message should end up deleted from my Inbox, and the auto
| reply should not end up in my Sent folder.
|
| I managed to get the auto reply to send, but dont see any options
| for deleting the leftover messages. Looked at the "Custom Action"
| option, but the drop downlist is empty.
|
| Any help would be appreciated.
|
|
| Bob
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Thanks Milly. I'm using Outlook 2000


Bob
 
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