Outlook 2010 Flags
Ugh. This past week I've been converting from Office 2003 to 2010 and so far I've not found one feature improvement in 2010, but I routinely find 2010 is missing useful features found in 2003. What were they thinking?!
Here's my newest frustration: In 2003 I labeled flags with custom names and colors. I don't see a method for naming and the only colors appear to be various shades of red.
My research finds they've replace flags with the category colors. This is a terrible method for flagging actions since categories and flags are entirely different.
Three questions:
Is there a way to use flags like in 2003?
If not, does anyone offer an addin program for this?
Is there a forum for expressing our views with Microsoft and if so, do they listen?
Here's my newest frustration: In 2003 I labeled flags with custom names and colors. I don't see a method for naming and the only colors appear to be various shades of red.
My research finds they've replace flags with the category colors. This is a terrible method for flagging actions since categories and flags are entirely different.
Three questions:
Is there a way to use flags like in 2003?
If not, does anyone offer an addin program for this?
Is there a forum for expressing our views with Microsoft and if so, do they listen?
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jcimarron
Prior to posting my question I found the sites you've provided above. Unfortunately, based on the information provided it appears Outlook 2010 flags no longer have the functionality avaiable in 2003. This is a step backwards, and I hope future versions will provide at minimum the flag feature of 2003. In the meantime, I'll look for third addin software or completely change the way I manage my email priorities.
I'm very irritated with Microsoft right now. I don't see any advantages of Office 2010 over 2003, but instead am finding 2010 has fewer and/or less useful features. Does Microsoft provide a feedback forum for people to make suggestions?
Prior to posting my question I found the sites you've provided above. Unfortunately, based on the information provided it appears Outlook 2010 flags no longer have the functionality avaiable in 2003. This is a step backwards, and I hope future versions will provide at minimum the flag feature of 2003. In the meantime, I'll look for third addin software or completely change the way I manage my email priorities.
I'm very irritated with Microsoft right now. I don't see any advantages of Office 2010 over 2003, but instead am finding 2010 has fewer and/or less useful features. Does Microsoft provide a feedback forum for people to make suggestions?
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A short tutorial on Outlook 2010 flags
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/flag-an-item-for-follow-up-HA010355003.aspx
Concerning colors here is the situation
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2010-outlook/how-do-you-change-the-flag-colors-in-outlook-2010/2b3d043a-7b82-e011-9b4b-68b599b31bf5?msgId=fb5f281c-364a-4696-ac13-b39ec315b417