Mail rule: auto format RTF on send?

[Don]

In our office I created a custom form for sending phone messages. It
requires that I send the message in rtf in order to be viewed properly
by the recipient. I generally don't like sending in rtf, so I created
duplicate contacts for each of my co-workers which are set to "always
send in rich text format". The problem is that sometimes I forget to
use their rtf contact.

My question is: Is there a way to have OL automatically format the
outbound message using this "Phone Message" form as rtf?

Thanks a bunch,
Dandy Don

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP]]

Outlook 2000 and 2002 both seem to behave themselves and actually send RTF if you use a custom form, unless the recipient is marked for plain text. So, I'm not sure you need to go to a lot of trouble over this.

However, the one method I've found to force RTF is to link a form to a WordMail template on the (Properties) page. You can use the Normal.dot or Email.dot template.
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