Outlook 2007 - Open in Browser in One Click
 

I know that OL 2007 no longer renders HTML using IE. This prevents using
HTML forms in Outlook email. I know that by clicking Other Actions, then
Open in Browser that the email can be opened in IE and the HTML form works as
it did in Outlook 2003.

Is there any way to add a button or link within an HTML email that opens the
email in IE directly? Basically, the user would open the email in IE with
one click instead of two.

This question is not for me (I don't mind opening the email in IE with two
clicks), it is for my users (4000). They will always prefer opening in one
click. It may seem trivial, and I know that "The users need to adapt" is one
response. What I would like to know if it is possible.

Thanks in advance.

Stephen

Outlook 2007 - Open in Browser in One Click
 

No, it's not possible. There's no URL syntax for that, which means it's not possible without writing script in the HTML message, which of course Outlook won't run.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.turtleflock.com/olconfig/index.htm
and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx

"a" wrote in message ...
I know that OL 2007 no longer renders HTML using IE. This prevents using
HTML forms in Outlook email. I know that by clicking Other Actions, then
Open in Browser that the email can be opened in IE and the HTML form works as
it did in Outlook 2003.

Is there any way to add a button or link within an HTML email that opens the
email in IE directly? Basically, the user would open the email in IE with
one click instead of two.

This question is not for me (I don't mind opening the email in IE with two
clicks), it is for my users (4000). They will always prefer opening in one
click. It may seem trivial, and I know that "The users need to adapt" is one
response. What I would like to know if it is possible.

Thanks in advance.

Stephen

Outlook 2007 - Open in Browser in One Click
 

Thank you Sue. I suspect that this question will be frequently asked when OL
2007 is released to the general pubic.

I wanted to add something that may be of use to others: Displaying text at
the top of the html form email when viewed by OL 2007. I added the
following text just below the body tag.

!--[if gte mso 12]BRTo submit your selection using Outlook 2007 click
the STRONGOther Actions/STRONG button, then STRONGView in
Browser/STRONG.BR![endif]--

Users with older versions of Outlook will not see this text. OL 2007 users
will see "To submit your selection using Outlook 2007 click the Other Actions
button, then View in Browser." at the top of the email.
At least users will be able to know what to do without having to contact the
help desk to find out.

Credit goes to Syd Low at AlienCamel for this one. He was mentioned in an
article in Windows IT Pro
(http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles...layTab=Article)
I found while searching for a solution. I contacted him, and he was kind
enough to reply. Thanks, Syd!

Stephen



"Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

No, it's not possible. There's no URL syntax for that, which means it's not possible without writing script in the HTML message, which of course Outlook won't run.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.turtleflock.com/olconfig/index.htm
and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx

"a" wrote in message ...
I know that OL 2007 no longer renders HTML using IE. This prevents using
HTML forms in Outlook email. I know that by clicking Other Actions, then
Open in Browser that the email can be opened in IE and the HTML form works as
it did in Outlook 2003.

Is there any way to add a button or link within an HTML email that opens the
email in IE directly? Basically, the user would open the email in IE with
one click instead of two.

This question is not for me (I don't mind opening the email in IE with two
clicks), it is for my users (4000). They will always prefer opening in one
click. It may seem trivial, and I know that "The users need to adapt" is one
response. What I would like to know if it is possible.

Thanks in advance.

Stephen

Outlook 2007 - Open in Browser in One Click
 

Thanks for reminding about that technique. I'm working on a chapter on message body formats for my Outlook 2007 programming book this week and will be sure to include that tip. I'll also post a comment on the online article to make sure the tip is available to those readers.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.turtleflock.com/olconfig/index.htm
and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx

"a" wrote in message ...
Thank you Sue. I suspect that this question will be frequently asked when OL
2007 is released to the general pubic.

I wanted to add something that may be of use to others: Displaying text at
the top of the html form email when viewed by OL 2007. I added the
following text just below the body tag.

!--[if gte mso 12]BRTo submit your selection using Outlook 2007 click
the STRONGOther Actions/STRONG button, then STRONGView in
Browser/STRONG.BR![endif]--

Users with older versions of Outlook will not see this text. OL 2007 users
will see "To submit your selection using Outlook 2007 click the Other Actions
button, then View in Browser." at the top of the email.
At least users will be able to know what to do without having to contact the
help desk to find out.

Credit goes to Syd Low at AlienCamel for this one. He was mentioned in an
article in Windows IT Pro
(http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles...layTab=Article)
I found while searching for a solution. I contacted him, and he was kind
enough to reply. Thanks, Syd!

Stephen



"Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

No, it's not possible. There's no URL syntax for that, which means it's not possible without writing script in the HTML message, which of course Outlook won't run.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.turtleflock.com/olconfig/index.htm
and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx

"a" wrote in message ...
I know that OL 2007 no longer renders HTML using IE. This prevents using
HTML forms in Outlook email. I know that by clicking Other Actions, then
Open in Browser that the email can be opened in IE and the HTML form works as
it did in Outlook 2003.

Is there any way to add a button or link within an HTML email that opens the
email in IE directly? Basically, the user would open the email in IE with
one click instead of two.

This question is not for me (I don't mind opening the email in IE with two
clicks), it is for my users (4000). They will always prefer opening in one
click. It may seem trivial, and I know that "The users need to adapt" is one
response. What I would like to know if it is possible.

Thanks in advance.

Stephen