Outlook issue with HTML form Solved/Closed

Question

Hello,

I have a small website with a very simple HTML form that allows user to send his data; then the webmaster receives an email with the data included in the form.

My problem is that, when ever Outlook is set up on a machine, the email button open Outlook automatically.

Is there a way to just have the form send without opening Outlook ?

Thx.

Cameron Smith · Accepted Answer

Yes, I have fixed this problem as well using PHP. It was very simple, all you have to do is store the names of the fields, send the form to another page (EX: mail.php) then use the following code:

<?php
  $firstname = $_POST['FirstName'];
  $lastname = $_POST['LastName'];
  $age = $_POST['Age'];
  $email = $_POST['EMAIL'];

  $message .= "First name: 
";
  $message .= $firstname;
  $message .= "
";
  $message .= "Last name: 
";
  $message .= $lastname;
  $message .= "
";
  $message .= "Age: 
";
  $message .= $age;

  mail("youremail@email.com", "Subject: subject", $message, "From: $email");
  Header("Location: index.html");
?>

Htmlgirl · Answer

Hi, can you be more specific about the problem please?

From what I can see, you have a form which allows every user to send an email to the webmaster. Basically, the form must have a process page like php to send the data to the email address of the webmaster. I don't understand why it will open outlook express. Outlook express opens only when you are using the mailto: command, also, the user must have outlook installed if you want it to open.

Paste your code, i'll try to fix it for you :D

Regards,
Your html girl (",)

cme11 · Answer

Did you ever get this problem fixed?  I'm having the same issue.

Mr.HTML · Answer

I too have the same problem as I use the mailto: method

Wolfgang · Answer

I'm using a very simple mailto: webform at work and everyone has Outlook open anyway, but rather than just send the form data, some people are having a blank e-mail opened up with nothing more than my e-mail address in the To line.  Outlook 2007 settings are all the same across the company (set by procedures when people log in) so I can't figure out why some people have issues and the rest are fine.  Any ideas?

HTML Dude · Answer

I am very very very very very new to HTML I would like to learn how to send forms to e-mails but I dont want Outlook to come up and ask them if they want to send it. I just want it sent to my e-mail!

BUMP · Answer

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rbnzdave · Answer

the mailto:<address> is a mail link. not a submission routine for a form. typically, this would be in a link, not a form element. I'm surprised the above example did anything at all.

To send email using a form you will need to have some script on the page, either in the page as javascript or as a server side language to process the posted data. look up php or asp if you want to do it yourself, but its more likely whatever package you have installed for a website will have the ability to deal with it.

joshsize89 · Answer

The problem is that you need a server to host a CGI Program to send.  I am currently working on a project (www.starsforcollege.com) that will be up in a few days that uses an extensive HTML Form.  I used the CGI Progam that came with the host (BlueHost - they are fantastic) and it worked seamlessly.  The response you get in your inbox is a bit messy, but thats what diligent webmasters are for (plus it's a good way to keep some small but steady money coming in.)

Karen · Answer

I am ok with the form opening in outlook.  My problem is with Vista and Outlook the form opens as an empty page. what's up with that?
Karen

bradlington · Answer

I  am now having the same issue.  Same form, used to open an email containing all the information enterd in the form, now it opens a blank e-mail  without the information. HELP!

amit · Answer

when I wrote a email address on HTML code page then user lick on the Emailaddress then open outlook express. how can it  possible tel me

Jehh · Answer

Hmm .. If you want a server u can use the www.emailmeform.com/
if u already done u can edit it just click your emailmeform address then right click find viewsource then edit some html codes in your notepad.

After you edit/added some codes copy all the codes then put it in your website.

Bhuvana · Answer

Hi,

I need to send an email through access to 4 persons reg their amount settlement.I need to specify the Emp id and Amount in the form sent through an email using access.

How do I show the data(emp id and amount) which is stored in the database in the email form sent through Access.


Please help.

Outlook issue with HTML form

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