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Microsoft Outlook 2010 Beginner

Name: Microsoft Outlook 2010 Beginner
Rating: 4.6 (28 reviews)

Master Outlook basics in this easy to follow, step-by-step course.

Created bySONIC Performance Support - E-Learning Experts

Last updated 7/2013

English

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What you'll learn

Explore the Outlook interface, send mail, and respond to messages
Compose email messages
Organize email messages into folders
Manage contacts and contact information
Schedule appointments
Schedule a meeting
Manage tasks and notes

Course content

8 sections • 63 lectures • 5h 38m total length

Microsoft Outlook 2010 - Introduction0:48
Learn the Outlook 2010 interface and master sending and replying to email, scheduling appointments, organizing meetings, managing contacts, and creating tasks and notes to stay organized.

Getting Started with Outlook - Overview0:19
Get familiar with the Outlook 2010 environment and learn to read and reply to e-mails, print messages, and delete them when finished.
Open and Close Outlook4:12
The first steps using Outlook 2010. In this video you'll learn how to open and close Outlook.
The Outlook Application Window4:52
In this video you'll learn about the Outlook 2010 Application Window.
The Ribbon6:15
Secure navigation is very important for working with any program. In this video you'll learn about the ribbon in Outlook 2010.
Minimize, Maximize and Move Windows7:26
In this video you'll learn how to enlarge and reduce the size of your document.
Dialog Box Launchers2:05
The Dialog Box Launcher is a tool that guides you to other dialog boxes in a clear manner. The most important commands are located in the ribbon, further commands used infrequently are hidden behind a small icon, the Dialog Box Launcher.
Best Practices3:41
Outlook Help5:54
You have questions, and there's no-one around to answer them? In cases like this, use Outlook Help and look up the answer. In this video you'll learn how to work with Outlook Help.
Summary Help1:23
Learn how to access and use Outlook help, open with the question mark or F1, keep the help window above other windows, and search or browse the table of contents.
Read an Email Message8:44
Learn more about how to read incoming e-mails in Outlook 2010. In this video you'll learn how to read the incoming messages.
Customize Folder View14:17
In Outlook 2010 you can customize your folder views extremely efficiently. In this video you'll learn how to customize a folder view.
New Message Alert8:17
Arrange for an alert when an especially important mail arrives. In this video you'll learn how to set up an alert for incoming messages.
Reply and Forward Messages11:32
Forward messages to your colleagues, thereby informing them about important events. In this video you'll learn how to reply and forward messages.
Categorize and Follow Up7:20
Use colors in Outlook 2010 to give your appointments a clearer presentation. In this video you'll learn how to categorize your appointments.
Print Messages4:11
Print out your messages.This is particularly important and practical if you want to use the mail for further purposes. In this video you'll learn how to print messages.
Delete an Email Message5:06
Deleting does not always mean that the Outlook item, such as an e-mail message, for example, is deleted straightaway and can never be used again. Deleting properly is something that has to be learnt. In this video you'll learn how to delete messages.
Summary Receive a Message4:51
Master how to manage incoming emails in Outlook 2010 by replying vs replying all, handling attachments and hyperlinks, using the reading pane, organizing with categories, and saving or printing messages.

Composing Messages - Overview0:27
Learn to compose email messages in Outlook, check spelling and grammar, attach files, and use contextual tabs to streamline message creation.
Insert Recipient7:38
In Outlook you can enter e-mail recipients in different roles. In this video you'll learn how to enter recipients in a new message.
Microsoft Exchange Server1:12
The Exchange Server enables data exchange between multiple systems. This is a server that allows and manages communication between the individual Outlook users. Meetings, invitations or votes can be communicated this way.
Compose and Edit Messages4:33
An e-mail should always contain a short message text. In this video you'll learn how to compose and edit messages.
Paste Options5:02
Naturally you can transfer text from other programs, such Microsoft Word, to Outlook. When pasting the text, you can choose if you want to apply the formatting of the source, the target formatting, or just the simple plain text.
The AutoCorrect Feature6:00
AutoCorrect automatically corrects grammar, spelling, and upper and lower-case spelling in written texts. As convenient as AutoCorrect is, sometimes it is annoying. It is therefore possible to turn AutoCorrect on and off and to change certain features. Adjust the settings of the AutoCorrect to your spelling and work more efficiently.
Check Spelling4:10
Typing mistakes can easily occur when writing texts in MS Word, meaning that the document cannot be correctly read when finished. The integrated grammar and spell check function in MS Word can help you to find and correct these mistakes. In this video you'll learn how to check your document for spelling mistakes.
The Translation Feature9:02
When using a lot of foreign words or writing in a foreign language, some words may seem unfamiliar. Or do you get emails in a language you do not know very well? Outlook has a solution for this: the Translator. It helps translate individual words, sentences or the entire e-mail messages mechanically.
Attach Files and Items6:00
You can also send important documents by e-mail without trouble with the help of Outlook 2010. In this video you'll learn how to attach files and items.
Enhance an Email Message7:17
Add your email tables, charts, or forms. You can personalize them. The design, layout and formatting can be set very precisely. If you happen to like a homemade design, you can save it as your own template.
SmartArt, Screenshots & Background Removal9:49
If you want to use graphics to illustrate information, Outlook offers so-called SmartArts. In addition, inserting screenshots can also be useful. Outlook offers even more possibilities. This way you can delete the background of a photo in order to remove the irrelevant parts.
Send an Email Message6:09
Forward messages to your colleagues, thereby informing them about important events. In this video you'll learn how to reply and forward messages.
Summary Compose Messages5:00
Choose recipients in the to, cc, and bcc fields, use mail merge for personalized mass emails, then spell-check, attach files, save drafts, and set signatures.

Organizing Messages - Overview0:31
Manage Email Messages9:14
Is your mailbox full and cluttered? Use the extensive capabilities in Outlook to clean up. You can for example sort out and arrange ads and junk mail so that Outlook immediately sends emails of this nature to a special junk mail folder. Unneeded emails and conversations can be cleaned up and moved to other folders.
Create Folders8:33
Create new folders for e-mails or appointments and save your Outlook data in these folders. In this video you'll learn how to create a folder in Outlook 2010.
Open Hyperlinks and Attachments6:43
Send internal hyperlinks or paths to the storage destination of the file and external files. In this video you'll learn how to open hyperlinks and attachments.
Summary Organizing Messages2:09
Organize Outlook by creating folders and subfolders, and move messages with drag and drop. Watch Exchange server space, delete to the deleted items folder, and coordinate recovery with the administrator.

Managing Contacts - Overview0:38
Manage your Outlook contacts by saving email addresses, adding and updating contact details in the address book, sorting and quickly finding contacts, and generating a map of their locations.
Create Contacts6:50
Save the most important data of your business partners and friends in Outlook. In this video you'll learn how to create contacts.
Create Custom Business Cards7:22
Design your business card exactly the way you want. In this video you'll learn how to give your business cards an individual design.
Edit and Delete Contacts12:51
Check your contacts regularly to see if they are up to date - if required you can change these even at a later date. In this video you'll learn how to edit and delete contacts.
Use Contacts5:55
Forward your contacts, or use them for the mail merge function in Word. In this video you'll learn how to work with contact entries.
Print Contacts3:15
You can also save or print your contacts as an address book. In this video you'll learn how to print contacts.
Secondary Address Books7:38
Outlook allows you to create a separate address book to distinguish between private and business addresses of friends and colleagues. Depending on how you organize your addresses, you can create any number of other address books in order to import address data from an Excel spreadsheet, for example.
Sort and Find Contacts8:10
The contact list in your address book is easy to manage. You can change the order of the names as you wish and also search for specific entries. You can turn on filters that are set to your previously defined criteria.
Summary Managing Contacts3:26

Scheduling Appointments - Overview0:20
All Day Event5:55
In this video you'll learn how to define an all day event.
Edit and Delete Appointments8:27
Update your appointments and change the appointment times if necessary. In this video you'll learn how to edit and delete appointments.
New Appointment5:23
Plan your appointments in Outlook. In this video you'll learn how to enter an appointment in Outlook.
Search for Appointments3:37
If an appointment is still a long way ahead, or if it has already past, you can search for it. In this video you'll learn how to search for appointments.
Calendar Symbols1:51
To have a quick overview of upcoming appointments, small graphics (icons) are more practical than long text. In this video, two icons are explained: the recurring appointment and private appointment.
Summary Schedule Appointments2:15
Learn to create and manage Outlook calendar appointments by entering subject, location, start and end times, and all-day options; customize display settings, set reminders, and sync with mobile devices.

Managing Meetings in Outlook - Overview0:28
Schedule meetings, respond to meeting requests, and track responses in Outlook; reschedule when needed, and print the completed calendar.
Create Meeting Requests4:41
Plan your meetings and invite further persons to your meetings. In this video you'll learn how to create meeting requests.
The Room Finder Pane8:22
If you want to arrange a meeting, Outlook 2010 can help assess all appointments and find free time. Using the Scheduling Assistant, you can thereby find an open window. Learn how you can schedule appointments without further conflict.
Processing Meeting Requests10:04
If you are invited to a meeting via Outlook 2010, you can accept the time straightaway, accept it with reservations, or even suggest a new time for the meeting. In this video you'll learn how to react to a meeting request.
Print Calendar Data4:42
Print your calendar data so it is always easily accessible. In this video you'll learn how to print calendar data.
Summary Managing Meetings in Outlook1:47
Use meeting requests to alert colleagues, invite multiple people, and add events to calendars. Check availability with the scheduling view, manage conflicts, and adjust or auto-move meetings in Outlook.

Managing Tasks and Notes - Overview0:22
Create and edit tasks in Outlook to stay on top of your to-do list, and capture ideas with end notes to ensure nothing is forgotten.
Create New Tasks11:37
Tasks are often defined as flexible appointments, since they never block a fixed appointment. In this video you'll learn how to create new tasks in Outlook.
Create a Note5:05
Write short notes conveniently using Outlook's memo function. You can arrange them differently, for example as an icon or as a list. You can assign categories via colors in order to highlight their importance and thereby have a quick overview. Write down good ideas and thoughts on digital notepads.
Edit a Note4:36
Learn more about how easy it is to edit your notes. You can assign and name categories and you can also change the size of your notepad. You can even copy the notes to your desktop.
Summary Managing Tasks and Notes2:19
Discover how to use tasks in Outlook to-do lists, delegate tasks, track progress, and distinguish tasks from appointments, with daily task views and practical practice.

Requirements

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Description

DESCRIPTION

Email has become one of the most widely used methods of communication, whether for personal or business communications. Some employees spend up to 60% of their day on email. Mastering Outlook will save you a lot of time! This course is the first in a series of two Outlook courses. It will provide you with the basic skills you need to start using Outlook to manage your email communications, contact information, calendar events, tasks, and notes.

METHOD

The trainers explain step by step all important and useful workflows for working with Microsoft Outlook. Benefit from the extensive additional materials that are integrated into the training. Look forward to practice files, handouts and quizzes. Our Microsoft courses help you to prepare for the official Microsoft Office Specialist exam.

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR YOU, IF

• you are an Outlook beginner

• you want to manage your email communication with Outlook

• you want to use Outlook as an email client

• you want to manage, for example, calendar appointments and contact information

COURSE PREREQUISITES

• To ensure your success in this course, you should have end-user skills with any current version of Windows, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, close programs, and access websites using a web browser.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

You will:

• Format messages

• Work with attachments and illustrations

• Customize message options

• Organize messages

• Manage your contacts

• Work with the calendar

• Work with tasks and notes

Who this course is for:

Everyone, who wants to work faster using Microsoft Outlook 2010.

Microsoft Outlook 2010 Beginner

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Course content

Microsoft Outlook 2010 - Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Getting Started with Outlook 201017 lectures • 1hr 40min

Composing Messages13 lectures • 1hr 12min

Organizing Messages5 lectures • 27min

Managing Contacts9 lectures • 56min

Scheduling Appointments7 lectures • 28min

Managing Meetings in Outlook6 lectures • 30min

Managing Tasks and Notes5 lectures • 24min

Requirements

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