OL2000: How to Open Outlook to a Specific MAPI Folder By Using a Command Line Switch (214453)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2000
This article was previously published under Q214453

SUMMARY

This article describes how to open to a specific MAPI folder with a command line switch.

MORE INFORMATION

You can use a command line switch to open to a specific folder. The folder you wish to open must be within the same folder tree as your default delivery location. For instance if your default delivery location is your Mailbox, only folders under Mailbox can be opened with the switch.

To open Outlook to the default Calendar folder use the following syntax: 

Outlook.exe/select outlook:calendar

To open Outlook to a custom folder called MyStuff that is in your default mail folder use the following syntax:

Outlook.exe /select outlook:MyStuff


Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/8/2003
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