Enabling the Developer tab
I used to be able to run macros via Tools-> Macro menu either from within the main Outlook window or when creating a message. Now with the Ribbon, there seems to be no way to directly run a macro.
How can I run macros from a window with the Ribbon?
By default the Developer tab which holds the option for running, creating and editing macros is turned off in the Ribbon.
Outlook 2007
- Open a message or create a new one.
- Click on the Office logo in the left top and choose Editor Options.
- In the Popular section, enable the option: Show Developer tab in the Ribbon.
- Press OK to close the open dialog.
Outlook 2010
- Press File button next to the Home tab and choose Options.
- Select the section Customize Ribbon.
- In the right pane, enable the selection field before "Developer".
- Press OK to close the open dialog.
VBA Editor, Add-Ins and Custom Forms
Aside from the buttons to launch a Macro and the Visual Basic (VBA) editor, you’ll also find the options to design and publish forms. In Outlook 2010, it will also provide you easy access to COM Add-Ins and Disabled Items.
The Developer tab, which enables you to create macros and custom forms, is disabled by default in Outlook 2007 and Outlook 2010.
