OL97: Private Items are Viewable by Non-Outlook Delegates

 Last reviewed: January 19, 1998
Article ID: Q169871
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Outlook 97

SYMPTOMS

Items marked Private in Microsoft Outlook 97 are viewable by a delegate who uses a mail client other than Outlook, such as the Microsoft Exchange Client. However, delegates using Outlook cannot view private messages.

CAUSE

This behavior is by design. Outlook items are only private to other Outlook users.

RESOLUTION

Assign only Outlook users as your delegates.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

  1. Give Reviewer rights to another user.

    a. Right-click your Inbox.

    b. On the shortcut menu, click Properties.

    c. On the Permissions tab, click Add and add a delegate user.

    d. In the Roles list, click Reviewer and click OK.

  2. Send yourself a private message.

    a. On the Compose menu, click New Mail Message.

    b. On the Options tab, click Private in the Sensitivity list.

    c. Complete and send the mail message to yourself.

RESULT: If your delegate uses Outlook, they cannot see your private message. If your delegate uses another mail client, such as Exchange, they can see your private message. 

Keywords          : GnlCal
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: January 19, 1998
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