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open/execute Outlook's Custom flag dialog popup with VBA

Within Outlook 2013, if you want to add a custom flag to an item you get this dialog:

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I am trying to figure out how to open this dialog using VBA? I can either open it for a selected e-mail item or if there is a way to open it directly and retrieve the date/data the user selected.

Solution

  • You can simulate pressing buttons with ExecuteMso

    Private Sub AddReminderDialog_ExecuteMso()

    Dim objItem As Object

    On Error Resume Next
    Set objItem = ActiveInspector.currentItem
    On Error GoTo 0

    If Err <> 0 Then
        ActiveInspector.CommandBars.ExecuteMso ("AddReminder")
    Else
        ActiveExplorer.CommandBars.ExecuteMso ("AddReminder")
    End If

End Sub

    You can see the "AddReminder" when you hover over the button when adding to the Quick Access Toolbar or a ribbon.