Any way to require a subject line on messages? 1

[kmcferrin]

Does anyone know of any way to require email messages to have a subject line when using Outlook 2003 and Exchange 2003? I've looked through ESM, but I can't seem to find anything applicable.

Thanks!

 

[sharper]

Try this:

To create the macro in Outlook 2003, go to Tools -> Macro -> Visual Basic Editor (this feature has to be installed). In Microsoft Office Outlook Objects -> ThisOutlookSession, paste the following code:

Private Sub Application_ItemSend _
(ByVal Item As Object, Cancel As Boolean)
Dim strMessage As String
Dim lngRes As Long
If Item.Subject = "" Then
Cancel = True
strMessage = "Please fill in the subject before sending."
MsgBox strMessage, _
vbExclamation + vbSystemModal, "Missing Subject"
Item.Display
End If
End Sub

 

[kmcferrin]

But then this macro would have to be installed on all of the PCs, correct? I was hoping for something more centralized, since I have several hundred PCs and users (many of whom rotate among PCs).

 

[sharper]

You might be able to use Group Policies to deliver it to the workstations. I've never used this script - I found it with a search engine.

try this too

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011525761033.aspx

 

[58sniper]

I'd go the Office Resource Kit way, too. Lots of config things you can do with that.

But - be sure to tip your waitress. A star for Sharper for the answer provided.

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP
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