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This article describes the RPA Outlook functionality to complete a task.
For a full list of available functions, please read OUTLOOK functions.
Description
The OUTLOOK Complete task function marks an Outlook task as complete. You can identify the task by its EntryID or by subject (exact match).
Setting it up
To use the OUTLOOK Complete task function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=outlook-task-complete}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the OUTLOOK Complete task 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 Complete task option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry ID | No* | Text | - | Task EntryID (takes priority over subject) |
| Subject | No* | Text | - | Task subject (exact match) |
* At least one of Entry ID or Subject is required.
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Outlook not open | Outlook is not running |
| Task not found | No task found with the specified ID or subject |
Tips
- Using the EntryID is more reliable than matching by subject
- Get the EntryID from the Create task or List tasks functions