
Create new emails quickly in Outlook by selecting new mail or pressing Ctrl+N, add recipients with cc or bcc, and draft your message before sending.
Create and customize email signatures in Outlook 365, including formatting, images, and links, set a default signature for new messages, and access signatures via ribbon or file options.
Adjust inbox views by moving the reading pane, turning it off, and using the field chooser; explore the to-do bar with tasks, calendar, and people panes for streamlined mail.
Apply search refinements to find emails from a specific person that include attachments in Outlook 365. Use the from field and has attachments filters to refine results.
Create calendar meetings by inviting attendees, setting times and locations, and sending invitations; use scheduling assistant to view invitees' availability and propose alternate times.
Explore how to view and customize your contacts using multiple views—people, business card, phone, and list. Learn to add or remove fields and edit contacts with simple right-click actions.
Turn flagged emails into reminders in Outlook 365 by dragging the email to the task icon, then set a reminder time and track it in tasks.
Learn to turn an email into a task by dragging it to the task icon, then add reminders, dates, recurrence, attachments, and assignment in Outlook.
Explore Outlook options to customize mail settings, signatures, fonts, reminders, and notifications, and configure calendar and send/receive schedules for a personalized experience.
In the Microsoft Outlook 365 Essentials course, you will learn how to efficiently manage your email, calendar, contacts, and tasks using Outlook 365. You will start with an overview of Outlook’s interface and customization options to set up your workspace for optimal productivity.
First, you will get acquainted with the Outlook interface and learn how to customize your views to fit your needs. You will explore the various inbox folders and understand how to organize your email effectively. Next, you will learn how to compose emails, including creating, formatting, spellchecking, and adding attachments and signatures. You will also learn how to reply to and forward emails efficiently.
Managing your inbox is a key focus. You will learn to change views, sort and filter emails, and organize them into folders. You will also explore powerful search techniques to quickly find the information you need.
The course includes a detailed look at the Outlook calendar, teaching you how to set calendar views, create appointments, and schedule meetings. Additionally, you will learn to manage your contacts by changing views, creating new contacts, and organizing contact groups. The tasks section covers creating new tasks and setting email task reminders to help you stay organized.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the skills to use Microsoft Outlook 365 confidently and efficiently. You will benefit by improving your email management, scheduling, and overall productivity, making you more effective in both academic and professional settings.
In the course, you will be able to:
Create professional and visually appealing emails.
Understand how to attach, preview, and manage files within emails.
Flag important messages and set follow-up reminders.
Customize toolbars, ribbon, and quick access settings for increased efficiency.
Schedule and manage appointments, meetings, and events.
Create and manage contact lists and contact groups.
Utilize the Tasks feature to manage your to-do list.
Use search folders and filters to streamline your email management.
This course includes:
1+ hours of video tutorials
29 individual video lectures
Course files to follow along
Certificate of completion