Customizing Built-in Error Messages

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In Office 2000, you can customize error messages to provide additional or updated information about the error that triggered the message. When users can find the problem-solving information on their own, they are less likely to call your support staff.

Helping Users Out of the Error Message Box

Creating Custom Error Messages

How to Set the Stage for Custom Error Messages

How to Write the ASP Script for Custom Error Messages

How to Activate Custom Error Messages

How to Disable or Remove Custom Error Messages

Friday, March 5, 1999