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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 icon. 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 in the Fill Subject line dialog.
    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.
      Configure the nested WhatToEnter macro with the default text for the Outlook subject line.
    6. When you’re finished, select OK.

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

      The nested WhatToEnter macro displayed in the Fill Subject line dialog.
    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.

    Use the pop-up dialog to keep or change the default text for the Outlook subject line.

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