Sharepoint Designer Workflow - Edit this task button not showing in outlook for some users.

Hello all,
I have created a "collect data from user" workflow in Sharepoint Designer, with around 9 "else" instances as to who to collect data from. My problem is that some users do not have the "Edit this task" button at the top of the email (Nor do they have the
"create rule.." button). They DO have the enabled hyperlink in the body of the email, which brings them to a screen where they can view the details of the task, then edit it by clicking on "Edit".
My users who have the button at the top of the email are having a much more simplified experience, and I would like all users to have it. All permissions are equivalent across the board as best I can tell. Is this an Outlook settings issue perhaps?
Any input is much appreciated!
Thanks!

Hi Fender,
Please can you confirm which version of Outlook your users have (and if they are all on the same version)? All my none 2007 users lack the Edit Item button, and have to use the links in the body of the email, which I believe is simply due to the fact that
2003 et al lacks the same SharePoint integration options as 2007.
Cheers
Stew

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