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    Nested macros in your Outlook email templates

    To make two macros work together, nest one macro inside the other.

    Suppose you want to automatically fill in the Subject line but still be able to change the text if needed. In this case, nest the WhatToEnter macro inside the Fill macro.

    1. In the template you’re creating or editing, select the The Insert macro button Insert macro button on the template editor toolbar.

    2. Select Fill Subject.

    3. In the Fill Subject line dialog, select the Insert nested macro button.

      The Insert nested macro button
    4. Select What to Enter (WTE).

    5. Fill in the fields in the What to enter dialog.

      For example, to create an input field with “Important reminder” as the default text, do the following:

      • Under Type, select Text field.
      • Under Field name, type Enter subject.
      • Under Default value, type Important reminder.
      The WhatToEnter macro that is going to be nested
    6. When you’re finished, select OK.

    7. In the Fill Subject line dialog, select OK.

      The nested WhatToEnter macro
    8. Save the template.

    When you insert this template into an email message, you’ll see a dialog showing the default text for the Subject line. You can change this text or keep it as is. When you’re done, select OK.

    The nested WhatToEnter macro in action

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