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Enable Instant Messaging

Applies to: Microsoft Office Outlook 2003

On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Other tab.
Under Person Names, select the Enable Person Names Smart Tag check box, and then select the Display Messenger Status in the From Field check box.