How to restore missing Run a script option in Outlook rule?
In certain versions of Outlook, particularly in recent updates, the "Run a Script" option may be disabled by default as a security measure. To activate the "Run a Script" option in Outlook, enabling the creation of rules with VBA scripts, you will usually need to modify specific registry settings. Continue reading for detailed instructions on how to do this.
Enable missing "Run a script" option in Outlook
To restore the missing run a script option in the Outlook rules wizard, first ensure that Outlook is closed, and then proceed with the following steps:
- Press the Win + R keys together to open the Run dialog box. In this dialog box, type regedit and then click the OK button.
- In the popping out User Account Control dialog box, please click the Yes button.
- In the Registry Editor window, navigate to the below path to access the Security setting: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Security
- Right click on the Security key, and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
- Name the created DWORD as EnableUnsafeClientMailRules.
- Double click on the EnableUnsafeClientMailRules DWORD to open the Edit DWORD (32-bit) Value dialog box. Type 1 in the Value data box, and click OK.
- Restart your Microsoft Outlook.
By following the steps outlined above, you will be able to locate and use the "run a script" option when creating rules in Outlook.
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