OL2000: Flagged Messages May Not Retain the Flag Information (197658)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2000
This article was previously published under Q197658

SUMMARY

Messages flagged in Microsoft Outlook may not retain their flag information when sent over the Internet.

MORE INFORMATION

E-mail messages sent from Outlook can be marked with a flag indicating to the receiver that special attention is requested. These flags cause a special icon to be displayed next to the message in the Inbox, a special message banner across the top of the message when opened, and can also set a reminder alarm.

These message flag attributes may be lost when the message is sent via an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

To Set a Message Flag



  1. Compose an e-mail message.
  2. On the Actions menu, click "Flag for Follow Up."
  3. Click to select one of the standard message banners from the Flag to drop-down list or type a custom flag.
  4. In the Reminder box, click to select a reminder date. To change the default time displayed, select it and type over it.
  5. Click OK.
A banner line will be displayed across the top of the message. This banner line plus the flag icon should be displayed when the addressee receives the message.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/5/2003
Keywords:kbinfo KB197658
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