XCLN: Some Inbox Rules will not Fire on Bcc’d Mail

 Last reviewed: April 3, 1997
Article ID: Q146395
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Exchange Windows 95 client, versions 4.0 and 5.0
  • Microsoft Exchange Windows 3.x client, versions 4.0 and 5.0
  • Microsoft Exchange Windows NT client, versions 4.0 and 5.0
  • Microsoft Exchange Macintosh client, versions 4.0 and 5.0

SUMMARY

In a Microsoft Exchange client for Windows or Macintosh, when a rule is defined that activates on mail sent directly to an individual, mail that the individual receives by being on the Bcc line will not activate the rule. This also applies when the "Sent directly to me" and/or "Copied (Cc) to me" boxes are checked. This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Example:

John Doe has a Inbox Assistant rule which looks like: 

     CONDITION
     TO: John Doe; Sent directly to me; Copied (Cc) to me
     ACTIONS
     MOVE TO: My Mail
Case #1: If John receives a message that was sent directly to him or he 
         received it by being on the Cc line, the message will be moved.
Case #2: If John receives a message by being on the Bcc line, the 
         message will not be moved.

Additional query words:
Keywords : kbusage XCLN
Version : 4.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: April 3, 1997
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