Mastering Outlook 365 - Basics (2024)

Name: Mastering Outlook 365 - Basics (2024)
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There’s more to Outlook than just email. Learn how to use the many features of Microsoft’s powerful productivity tool.

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Last updated 6/2024

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What you'll learn

Navigate and customize the Ribbon and QAT
Customize a view
Add and format message text
Set delivery options
Attach a file to an email or other Outlook items using multiple methods

Course content

4 sections • 13 lectures • 1h 37m total length

Introduction1:31
Learn to navigate the outlook 365 interface, customize the layout, and manage messages, calendar, and contacts. Master creating messages, attachments, folders, meetings, and contact groups for basic productivity.
Navigate Outlook8:49
Navigate the Outlook 365 interface with the ribbon and quick access toolbar, switch between mail, calendar, and contacts, and set meetings by dragging emails to the calendar.
Customize the Mail Window7:23
Explore how to customize the Outlook 365 mail window by docking the calendar, adjusting the to-do bar, reading pane, and message preview to tailor folders, favorites, and layout.
Knowledge Check

Create New Emails9:42
Explore multiple ways to create new emails in Outlook 365, including the new message button, keyboard shortcuts, composing from previous emails, with to/cc/bcc, formatting, dictation, at-mentions, importance, and read/delivery receipts.
Receive and Respond to Emails9:05
Master reading and replying to messages in Outlook 365 using the reading pane, immersive reader, translate, and drafts, with Teams integration for quick chat replies.
Attach Documents7:54
Decide between attach as a copy or a cloud link based on file size limits and access needs, using OneDrive or SharePoint with permissions like anyone can view or edit.
Manage Messages6:40
Organize your inbox with focused and other views, sort by date or sender, and use the search box with filters like from:, has attachments, and find related to locate conversations.
Organize with Folders8:48
Master outlook 365 basics by organizing emails with folders, creating and naming folders and subfolders, moving or copying messages, and understanding default folders such as inbox, archive, and outbox.
Knowledge Check

Create Appointments and Events7:30
Master Outlook 365 calendar by creating appointments, meetings, and all-day events, inviting attendees, and managing statuses, reminders, privacy, and quick add methods like double-click and email drag.
Schedule Meetings5:48
Schedule meetings in Outlook using the Scheduling Assistant to align required attendees and resources, with online meetings by default, and learn about Bookings and Find Time.
Manage Meetings9:01
Manage meeting requests in Outlook 365 by accepting, tentative, or declining invites, proposing new times, tracking responses, and editing or canceling recurring meetings.
Knowledge Check

Manage Contacts7:40
Explore how Outlook uses the global address book, auto complete list, and personal contacts to add, mark private, and organize information with notes, attachments, and contact groups.
Create Contact Groups/Lists7:18
Learn to create and manage Outlook 365 contact groups, add members from contacts or the address book, and send group emails, noting the group lacks a single email address.
Knowledge Check

Requirements

Anyone who is interested to learn can outlook can take this course

Description

There’s more to Outlook than just email. Learn how to use the many features of Microsoft’s powerful productivity tool.

Few things have a greater impact on your productivity than how you use Outlook. Too many people waste time on unnecessary tasks when they could be taking advantage of the many features embedded in Outlook.

In this course, Microsoft expert Chip Reaves will show you how to customize Outlook to fit how you work, as well as shortcuts to streamline how you create and manage messages. You’ll also learn tricks to help you schedule meetings and track responses, as well as how to use your contacts effectively. Brush up on your Outlook skills, so you can become more efficient using many of the tools Outlook has to offer.

Topics covered include:

Navigating and customizing the Ribbon and QAT
Customizing a view
Adding and formatting message text
Setting delivery options
Attaching a file to an email or other Outlook items using multiple methods
Handling incoming attachments
Sorting, filtering, and searching for messages
Creating, modifying, and using folders
Adding new appointments and meetings and modifying settings
Using the Scheduling Assistant
Creating and editing recurring meetings
Adding, editing, and using contacts
Creating and using a new contact group

This course is the second in the Mastering Outlook series. Once you complete this course, you’ll want to continue learning about advanced settings, customization, automation, and collaboration in our Mastering Outlook 365 courses.

Enjoy over 60 minutes of high-quality HD content in the “Uniquely Engaging”TM Bigger Brains Teacher-Learner style!

Who this course is for:

Users who are familiar with Outlook, but want to learn more of its basic features.

Mastering Outlook 365 - Basics (2024)

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Course content

Getting Started3 lectures • 18min

Send and Receive Email5 lectures • 42min

Work with the Calendar3 lectures • 22min

Work with Contacts2 lectures • 15min

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