Hour 20. Custom Forms and Templates

One of the strengths of Outlook is the capability to create custom forms. No other popular consumer email client enables users to easily create custom forms and templates. Although it helps if you understand some basic programming concepts, you don't need to be a programmer to create simple custom forms. More complex forms often require scripting or VBA code, but anyone who is interested in learning scripting can find many code samples on various Internet sites, including Slipstick.com and Outlookcode.com.

This hour introduces you to the basics of designing and using custom forms and templates, as well as how to publish and manage your forms.

Customizing forms
Using templates
Publishing forms
Managing published forms

Custom forms and templates aren't just for developers and programmers. They're simple to create and can save you time. You don't need to be an expert to create templates and custom forms, but if you don't feel skilled enough using Outlook now to try your hand at designing a custom form, come back to this hour in a few weeks.