Disable Outlook Feature: last used signature becomes new default
In both Outllook 2000 and Outlook 2003, the most recently used signature often (but apparently not always) becomes the new default signature. Is there a setting somewhere (perhaps in the registry) than can override this behavior? Once I set a default signature, I don't want every time I used a temporary one to change the default.
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Hi jasimon, I am unable to replicate that error in OL 2000 or XP
Karen
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I do not think it is a "feature"--that is, that would affect everyone. Last time I asked about it, people gave me lots of advice on how to repair Outlook. That is why I made such a point about the "newly" installed OS and Outlook.
I experienced this problem over a time period of nearly three years on Outlook 2000, so I know it is real. I was hoping it would have been fixed in Outlook 2002 (XP).
I experienced this problem over a time period of nearly three years on Outlook 2000, so I know it is real. I was hoping it would have been fixed in Outlook 2002 (XP).
I cannot replicate it either.
Are you using Word as an email editor?
Simon.
Are you using Word as an email editor?
Simon.
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No, built-in editor.
Oh Sembee, good one. Must be other programs interfering with signature
Karen
Karen
jasimon9, not to beat the issue, but can you provide a keystroke by keystroke definition of how you insert a signature?
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Are you using one of those quote generation programs or something else that appends "something" to your email messages?
I have had another go at replicating this, but without exact key strokes, menu commands etc it is tough.
Simon.
I have had another go at replicating this, but without exact key strokes, menu commands etc it is tough.
Simon.
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I am using the standard Outlook signature mechanism only.
Keystoke by keystroke:
1. While editing a message, put the cursor where the signature should be placed.
2. Alt-I, S to invoke the signature dialog.
3. Navigate down the list and click on the desired signature.
Keystoke by keystroke:
1. While editing a message, put the cursor where the signature should be placed.
2. Alt-I, S to invoke the signature dialog.
3. Navigate down the list and click on the desired signature.
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There appears to be at least a partial solution to this problem.
The problem may have in fact been that as kfalandays points out, that when a signature is edited, it becomes the new default. So to use the feature and get the results I desire, I have to reset the default after each edit to signatures.
This procedure will handle the majority of the cases.
However, I am still not sure that there is not a more subtle defect which is causing the default to change even when I have not edited a signature.
I will need a period of observation to see if this behavioral change on my part completely solves the problem, or whether there is in fact a defect. If it turns out that 'the problem is between the keyboard and screen" (ie, "user error"), then I will award points to kfalandays for giving the essential clue.
The problem may have in fact been that as kfalandays points out, that when a signature is edited, it becomes the new default. So to use the feature and get the results I desire, I have to reset the default after each edit to signatures.
This procedure will handle the majority of the cases.
However, I am still not sure that there is not a more subtle defect which is causing the default to change even when I have not edited a signature.
I will need a period of observation to see if this behavioral change on my part completely solves the problem, or whether there is in fact a defect. If it turns out that 'the problem is between the keyboard and screen" (ie, "user error"), then I will award points to kfalandays for giving the essential clue.
Hi jasimon, sounds fair to me!
Karen
Karen
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