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How to Set Outlook Rule Save Email Attachments to a Folder
A VBA script is usually the quickest solution
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Updated onJuly 3, 2024
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Outlook users often need todownload filesattached to theiremails. And there’s a way you can automatically save email attachments to a folder in Outlook using by setting up a rule.
The ability to automatically download all email attachments of newly received emails in Outlook andsave them to foldersis handy. So, let’s find out how you can do that with a VBA Script.
How can I set up an Outlook rule to automatically save email attachments to a folder?
1. Set up the VBA script
For those wondering how to automatically download/save attachments from Outlook to a certain folder VBA, you now know the script. The next step is to set a rule for it.
2. Set up an Outlook rule for the VBA script
Once done with the rule, Outlook will automatically download attachments to the folder path in the script. Then you won’t need to download the attachments manually. Open the folder path specified in the macro in File Explorer to look through the attachments.
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Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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