Display Folder Name Currently Open Mail
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Prerequisites
To follow this guide, you need to have a basic understanding of VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) and Outlook's object model.
Step 1: Create a New Module
In Outlook, go to the Visual Basic Editor by pressing Alt + F11. Then, create a new module by clicking 'Insert' > 'Module'.
Step 2: Add the VBA Code
Copy and paste the following VBA code into the new module:
```vbnet
Sub DisplayFolderName()
Dim olApp As Outlook.Application
Set olApp = Application
Dim olNS As Outlook.Namespace
Set olNS = olApp.GetNamespace("MAPI")
Dim olCurFolder As Outlook.Folder
Set olCurFolder = olNS.GetCurrentFolder
MsgBox "Current Folder: " & olCurFolder.Name
End Sub
```
Step 3: Run the Macro
Save the module and close the Visual Basic Editor. Go back to Outlook, open a mail, and press Alt + F8 to run the macro. The message box will display the current folder name.
Alternative: Display Folder Name in the Status Bar
Instead of using a message box, you can also display the current folder name in the status bar. Modify the code as follows:
```vbnet
Sub DisplayFolderName()
Dim olApp As Outlook.Application
Set olApp = Application
Dim olNS As Outlook.Namespace
Set olNS = olApp.GetNamespace("MAPI")
Dim olCurFolder As Outlook.Folder
Set olCurFolder = olNS.GetCurrentFolder
olApp.StatusBar = "Current Folder: " & olCurFolder.Name
End Sub
```
- GetNamespace - Retrieves the current namespace object.
- GetCurrentFolder - Returns the current folder object.
- StatusBar - Sets or retrieves the status bar text.
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