Microsoft Outlook Introduction

1 Day
Versions XP, 2003 and 2007

Course Description

This instructor-led, hands-on course teaches students the skills needed to use the E-mail, Calendar, Task, Contact and Notes features in Microsoft Outlook.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for users that are new to Microsoft Outlook or are self-taught. In order to successfully complete this course, we recommend that you first take Softek’s Introduction to Windows course or have equivalent knowledge. You should feel comfortable using a mouse and have a working knowledge of the Windows environment.

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Getting Acquainted with Outlook

Reviewing Initial Outlook Screen

Working with the Navigation Pane

Displaying Mail Folders

Working with Favorite Folders

Viewing the Folder List

Reviewing Icons in the Folder List

Displaying the To-Do Bar - 2007 Only

Sending and Receiving Mail

Creating and Sending Mail Messages

Creating Draft Messages

Reading Mail Messages

Viewing the Reading Pane

Replying to Mail Messages

Forwarding Mail Messages

Including File Attachments with Mail Messages

Working with Received Attachments

Flagging Messages

Setting Tracking Options

Printing Messages

Deleting and Recovering Messages

Advanced Mail Topics

Understanding Message Formats

Understanding Types of Address Books

Creating and Using a Personal Distribution List

Sorting and Finding Messages

Creating and Using Personal Folders to Organize Items

Using Signatures

Using the "Out of Office Assistant"

Working with the Calendar

Viewing the Calendar

Going to Different Dates

Setting and Deleting Appointments

Working with Recurring Appointments

Scheduling Meetings with Others

Change Meeting Information After Sending the Invitation

Responding to Meeting Requests Sent by Other Users

Checking the Status of Meeting Attendees

Printing Your Calendar

Creating and Maintaining Contacts

Viewing the Contact List

Adding Contacts

Forwarding a Contact

Editing Contacts

Finding a Specific Contact

Adding Categories

Printing the Contact List

Working with Tasks (and To-Do Items- 2007 Only)

Viewing the Tasks

Adding Tasks

Editing Tasks

Marking Tasks as Completed

Assigning Tasks to Others