Microsoft Outlook – Quickstart

Introduction

• » round table
• » introduction

Getting started

• » the Outlook interface
• » the Ribbon
• » the Navigation and Status bars

Adding and connecting accounts

• » adding accounts
• » adding IMAP, Exchange, or POP account
• » using the Social Connector
• » adding an RSS feed
• » connecting to an iCloud account
• » connecting with SkyDrive

Reading mail

• » reading mail
• » customizing the inbox
• » saving attachments from a message
• » searching mail
• » flagging messages as junk mail
• » finding messages quickly

Organizing mail

• » changing font and color
• » creating follow-up flags and color categories
• » organizing mail into folders
• » using Quick Steps to process messages
• » using mail rules to process messages
• » cleaning up your mailbox

Creating and sending mail

• » creating a new message
• » replying to and forwarding a message
• » formatting a message
• » creating voting buttons in a message
• » adding signatures
• » sending an out-of-office or autoreply email
• » exploring delivery options
• » creating personal stationery
• » exploring other mail settings

Creating and working with Contacts

• » introducing the Address Book
• » creating a new contact
• » creating a new contact group
• » assigning a category to a contact
• » searching for contacts quickly
• » moving and copying contacts into folders
• » sharing contact data with others
• » driving directions to a contact’s address

Working with the calendar

• » introducing the calendar
• » creating an appointment and a reminder
• » creating a meeting
• » chairing a meeting
• » responding to a meeting invitation
• » opening other calendars
• » printing, emailing, and sharing the calendar
• » setting calendar preferences

Creating tasks and notes

• » introducing tasks
• » creating and assigning tasks
• » creating notes

Working with Outlook data

• » exporting PST and OST data files
• » reusing text by creating Quick Parts
• » inserting pictures, charts, and screenshots
• » language preferences
• » advanced general Outlook options