OUTLOOK Archive e-mail function

The OUTLOOK Archive e-mail function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Outlook functionality to archive an e-mail.

For a full list of available functions, please read OUTLOOK functions.


Description

The OUTLOOK Archive e-mail function moves the currently selected e-mail to the Archive folder in Outlook.


Setting it up

To use the OUTLOOK Archive e-mail function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=outlook-mail-archive}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the OUTLOOK Archive e-mail function
  2. Click on the green button's drop-down (right side of the green button labelled "Process")
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the "+ Activity" item
  4. From here you can select the OUTLOOK Archive e-mail option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
This action does not require any input parameters.

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Outlook not openOutlook is not running
No e-mail selectedNo e-mail is currently selected
Archive folder not foundThe Archive folder does not exist in the mailbox

Tips

  • The e-mail is moved to the Archive folder, not deleted
  • Select an e-mail first using the Select e-mail function

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