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Rule to move without leaving a copy

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by kymmie

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I would like to create a rule that moves every item sent to a new folder without leaving a copy. In the Rules wizard the option I found was move a copy. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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by dreamboat

You *should* have the option to MOVE the message, do not choose move a copy...

If you do not have this option, we'll need to know the version.

~Dreamboat

by kymmie

I am running Outlook XP, and there is a rule to move a message sent to people or a distribution list. However, there is no wildcard. There are times when I send e-mails to people who are not listed as contacts. Thanks.

by dklippert

Tools>Rules Wizard>New
Then look at the top of the dialog box.

You have more flexibility if you choose Start from a Blank rule rather than Start from a Template

by kymmie

There doesn't seem to be a rule that will allow me to "move" the e-mail sent without leaving a copy. Is anyone familiar with "custom action"?

by dklippert

The MOVE rule whether applied by the Organize tool or by using the Rules Wizard MOVES the incoming mail to a specified folder without leaving a copy behind. Take another look at your rule. Mine leaves no copies behind. It says:

Apply this rule after the message arrives
from Anybody@some.com
move it to the New folder

by kymmie

My goal is to create a rule on all OUTGOING e-mail, regardless of who it is sent to, and move to a new folder. I wish the rule that works for incoming would also work for outgoing.

by kymmie

When creating a rule based on "Check messages after sending", not using a template, the only option is move a copy. However, when creating a rule on messages after they arrive I am able to move the messages to a new folder.

by gigelul

I don't use Outlook XP to give you an exact path but in Outlook97 in File menu , I have the option to disable

by kymmie

I would like the sent items retained, but instead of the default sent items folder I would like them to be moved to a new folder with no copy left behind. Thanks.

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