OL2002: How to Create New Entry Type in the Journal (180139)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2002
  • Microsoft Outlook 2000
  • Microsoft Outlook 98
  • Microsoft Outlook 97
This article was previously published under Q180139
IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SUMMARY

When you create a manual journal entry there is an option to select the Entry type. The only way to modify or add entries is by modifying the registry. This article describes how to add these entries to the registry.

MORE INFORMATION

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

Back Up the Registry

  1. Click the Start button, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
  2. In the Registry Editor, click to select the key you want to back up.
  3. On the Registry menu, click Export Registry File.
  4. In the Save In list, click to select the folder where you want to save the backup.
  5. In the File Name box, type a name for your backup file.
  6. In the Export Range box, be sure that Selected Branch is selected.
  7. Click Save. The file is saved with a .reg extension.

Edit the Registry to Add an Item

Use the following steps to edit the registry:
  1. Click the Start button, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
  2. Navigate to the key:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Shared Tools\Outlook\Journaling

    Right click Journaling in the above key, point to New and click Key. Type a descriptive name for the key you would like as the Journal item.
  3. Right-click on the newly created key, point to New and click String Value.
  4. Click New Value 1 in the right pane of the Registry, press F2, type Description to rename the key, and then press ENTER.
  5. Double-click the newly created string value, type the name of the entry type you would like as a new Journal Item, and then click OK.
  6. Close the Registry Editor.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/20/2003
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