Introduction: Hello, ladies and gentlemen! As an Act user, you probably use Microsoft Outlook too. Accidentally closing Outlook can be frustrating, but fear not! In this tutorial, I’ll show you a handy trick to prevent accidental closures and ensure your Outlook remains open when you need it the most. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Create a “Delayed Delivery” Email

1. Click on “New Email” to compose a new message in Outlook.
2. Address the email to yourself by entering your email address in the “To” field.
3. In the “Subject” field, type a reminder like “Keep Outlook from closing.”

Step 2: Set Up “Delayed Delivery”

1. Click on “Options” in the ribbon at the top of the email composition window.
2. Select “Delay Delivery” from the dropdown menu to access the Delay Delivery settings.
3. Change the delivery date to a distant future date, such as January 24th, 2099, at 5:00 PM.
4. Click “Close” to save the changes.

Step 3: Send the Delayed Email to Yourself

1. Click “Send” to send the email.
2. The email will be saved in the Outbox folder of Microsoft Outlook.

Step 4: Protect Outlook from Accidental Closure

1. Whenever you consider closing Outlook, a confirmation message will now appear.
2. If you try to close Outlook, the confirmation box will prompt you, asking if you want to exit and send the delayed email or choose “Don’t Exit” to keep Outlook open.

Conclusion: By following this simple trick of sending a delayed email to yourself, you can add an extra layer of protection against accidental closure of Microsoft Outlook. This little safeguard ensures that you take a moment to think before closing the application, preventing any unintended consequences. I hope you find this tip helpful in keeping your Outlook open when you need it the most. If you have any questions or need further assistance with Act or any other software, feel free to reach out to me. Thank you for watching, and have a great day!