Application.GetObjectReference method (Outlook)
Creates a strong or weak object reference for a specified Outlook object.
Syntax
expression. GetObjectReference( _Item_ , _ReferenceType_ )
expression An expression that returns an Application object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Required | Object | The object from which to obtain a strong or weak object reference. |
| ReferenceType | Required | OlReferenceType | The type of object reference. |
Return value
An Object that represents a strong or weak object reference for the specified object.
Remarks
This method returns a weak or strong object reference for the object specified in Item.
Note
Outlook can fail to close successfully if an add-in retains strong object references. Always dereference a strong object reference once it is no longer needed by the add-in.
See also
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