OL98: No Events Fire When Message or Notes Field Changes (230237)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 98
This article was previously published under Q230237

SYMPTOMS

You implement the PropertyChange event in your solution, but the event does not fire when someone changes the Message or Notes field.

CAUSE

This is a limitation of Outlook forms and the Outlook object model.

MORE INFORMATION

The event will not fire if the field is changed using either the Outlook user interface or the Outlook object model. Also, if you are using a mail message, the event will not fire for any type of mail format (Rich Text, HTML, or Plain Text).

REFERENCES

For additional information about using the Message or Notes field in Outlook solutions, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

183209 OL98: Working With the Message or Body of an Outlook Item

For more information about creating solutions with Microsoft Outlook 98, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

180826 OL98: Resources for Custom Forms and Programming

182349 OL98: Questions About Custom Forms and Outlook Solutions

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/13/2002
Keywords:kbprb kbProgramming KB230237
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