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Old 06 June 2002, 09:14 PM
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How can I get Microsoft Outlook to predict e-mail addresses? It used to on my old PC but on the new one it doesn't until I tab to the next box. Can any of you computer whizz kids help me?
Old 06 June 2002, 09:22 PM
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Outlook or Outlook Express?

Which version?

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Outlook for windows XP
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ALT + K
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In Outlook

On the Tools menu, click Options.
on the Preferences tab
Click E-Mail Options.
then Click Advanced E-Mail Options.

The ensure that the automatic name checking and the Suggest names while completing boxes are checked.
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Old 06 June 2002, 10:05 PM
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Thanks rsquire,
Is does now predict, sort of. It seems to take ages. My old steam powered PC sort of typed along with you.
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Just tried the alt+K thing. I now get a drop down list of all the names bigining with thoses letters.

Cheers guys.
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I think after 21 YEARS the OP would be sorted by now....
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Originally Posted by ChrisB
Outlook or Outlook Express?

Which version?

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Outlook Express, I remember that one. Microsoft Exchange too.
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