How do I ensure an attachment exists before sending if the body c.

[LarryM]

I'm trying to set up a rule in Outlook that checks the body for the presence
of the word "attached" and will notify me if I attempt to send the email
without an attachment. Does anyone have any ideas?

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

You'll need to use VBA or a 3rd party utility. Try
http://www.slipstick.com/addins/auto.htm or outlookcode.com for VBA samples.

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[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

For a code sample that checks for expected attachments and blank subjects,
see http://www.outlookcode.com/codedetail.aspx?id=553