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This article describes the RPA Outlook functionality to delete a contact.
For a full list of available functions, please read OUTLOOK functions.
Description
The OUTLOOK Delete contact function deletes a contact from the Outlook address book. You can identify the contact by its EntryID or by full name (case-insensitive exact match).
Setting it up
To use the OUTLOOK Delete contact function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=outlook-contact-delete}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the OUTLOOK Delete contact function
- Click on the green button's drop-down (right side of the green button labelled "Process")
- On the menu that appears, click on the "+ Activity" item
- From here you can select the OUTLOOK Delete contact option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry ID | No* | Text | - | Contact EntryID (takes priority over name) |
| Full name | No* | Text | - | Full name to match (case-insensitive, exact match) |
* At least one of Entry ID or Full name is required.
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Outlook not open | Outlook is not running |
| Contact not found | No contact found with the specified ID or name |
Tips
- Using the EntryID is more reliable than matching by name
- Get the EntryID from the Search contacts function