How do I make addresses appear automatically with first letters?

[Kidz Writer]

I recently upgraded to Outlook from OE. I am used to an email address in my
address book appearing automatically after I type the first several letters.
Outlook isn't doing this. How can I make it happen?

 

[Vince Averello [MVP-Outlook]]

That feature was added in OL2002. What version are you using?

 

[Kidz Writer]

I'm using 2002 version.

That feature was added in OL2002. What version are you using?

 

[Vince Averello [MVP-Outlook]]

See if the suggest option is checked here: Tools menu > Options > Email >
Advanced

 

[Judy Gleeson, MVP Outlook]

Just in case you are expecting more than you'll get.....

Outlook only suggests names which you have recently used. This
autocompletion function is NOT looking at your Contacts - only names you
recently sent email to.

Judy Gleeson, MVP Outlook
Acorn Training and Consulting
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[Richard Edwards]

out of interest, is there a way to "clear" this list?
thanks.

Richard

 

[Vince Averello [MVP-Outlook]]

Delete your NK2 file.

 

[Richard Edwards]

where do i find this? a quick search yields nothing....

 

[Villy]

Hi,

Delete <OutlookProfile.NK2> file from 'C:\Documents and
Settings\<ProfileName>\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook' folder. If
you are planning to use the same in future just *rename* it.

Regards,

Vilas

 

[Kidz Writer]

I checked one more box that included the words"autocomplete." That may have
done it. Don't know how I missed it before because that's the first place I
went. Thanks. I'll let you know.

 

[Kidz Writer]

Several minutes later: No, Vince. It didn't do it and I can't find any other
thing that looks even likely that isn't already checked. Any other ideas? I'm
using Word for my platform instead of Outlook. Could that make a difference?
kidzwriter

 

[Judy Gleeson, MVP Outlook]

Word makes no difference. Are the names you are typing ones you have
recently emailed? Test it - send an email to a friend, then make a second
new email and start typing their name. Does it start the autocompletion
process (pop down some names with the same first letter)?


Judy Gleeson, MVP Outlook
Acorn Training and Consulting
www.acorntraining.com.au

Everyone - turn on your Advanced Toolbars and learn how to use the Field
Chooser and Group by Box!!

 

[Kidz Writer]

OK, Judy, I've done that. I tried with my niece's email address, which I used
yesterday --- nothing. I really appreciate your help. Please stay with me on
this thing. kidzwriter

 

[Wim®]

OK, Judy, I've done that. I tried with my niece's email address, which
I
used yesterday --- nothing. I really appreciate your help. Please stay
with me on this thing. kidzwriter

Again, read here carefully and verify:
http://www.outlook-tips.net/archives/2004/20040517.htm

 

[Judy Gleeson, MVP Outlook]

delete the N2K file. then try the little test again.

--

Judy Gleeson, MVP Outlook
Acorn Training and Consulting
www.acorntraining.com.au

Everyone - turn on your Advanced Toolbars and learn how to use the Field
Chooser and Group by Box!!