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This article describes the RPA Outlook functionality to categorise an e-mail.
For a full list of available functions, please read OUTLOOK functions.
Description
The OUTLOOK Categorise an e-mail function allows you to assign or clear a colour category on the currently selected e-mail.
Setting it up
To use the OUTLOOK Categorise an e-mail function, follow these instructions:
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Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the OUTLOOK Categorise an e-mail 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 Categorise an e-mail option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | No | Text | - | Category name to assign (e.g. Red Category, Blue Category). Use comma-separated for multiple. Leave empty to clear all categories. |
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Outlook not open | Outlook is not running |
| No e-mail selected | No e-mail is currently selected |
Tips
- Leave the category field empty to clear all categories from the e-mail
- Use comma-separated values to assign multiple categories at once