Hyperlink to Outlook message

[fwild3]

Can an Access hyperlink field link to a specific Outlook e-mail message? I see how it links to a file or web page, but can it go to a particular e-mail message? Thanks.

fwild3

 

[SBendBuckeye]

My guess is no because Outlook is an encapsulated application. The hyperlinks to a file or webpage all exist as files on your pc or a server someone and could be found using the file browser. That is not the case with Outlook messages. I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad tidiings.

What are you trying to accomplish? Perhaps there is another way to do what you need. Good Luck!

Have a great day!

j2consulting@yahoo.com

 

[Darrylles]

Hi,

This depends on how Outlook stores it's data.

If it uses .PST files - then as SBend says - these are embedded within an Outlook formatted file. If Outlook is set to save to standard folders (DOS directories) then you will be able to refer to them individually.
It's 99% certain that you use .PST files however.

Regards,

Darrylle

"Never argue with an idiot, he'll bring you down to his level - then beat you with experience." darrylles@totalise.co.uk

 

[SBendBuckeye]

Hello Darrylles,

Where is that option withing Outlook? I learned something new already today ;-).

Hello fwild3,

If you need a link to a specific message, you could manually save it to a local or network folder and then be able to link it. Good Luck!

Have a great day!

j2consulting@yahoo.com

 

[fwild3]

Many thanks. I rather thought this would be the answer, ie., that Outlook messages all exist together. I expect I will turn needed msgs into hard files elsewhere and link to them. Merry Christmas.

fwild3