The Complete Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2013

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Created byElizabeth Nofs

Last updated 4/2017

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What you'll learn

Create rich E-mail messages and specify a Theme
Set Follow Up Flags on a Message and configure the Delivery Options
Create and modify Rules to automate moving E-mail to the right folders
Edit General and Detail Information about a Contact and include a picture
Create Appointments and set the Appointment Options.
Create a Meeting, invite Attendees and track the responses
Create Tasks to document date, time, location and details
Use the Backstage Ribbon to create
Use the Print Options to edit the Page Setup for the E-mail, Calendar and Tasks print outs.
Use the Advanced Options to Export data from Outlook into Excel
Add a new E-mail Account to Outlook and test the Account Settings

Course content

6 sections • 13 lectures • 2h 6m total length

Introduction2:44
Welcome to our course! In this lesson you can learn how to:

Navigate our course
Find the Downloads in the Resources
Use the eBooks and Sample files

All materials for this program are available online.

The following resources are available to download throughout the lessons:

The Complete Guide to Microsoft® Outlook 2013 (PDF)
Hello, Microsoft Outlook10:35
Project: Create Plain Text and Rich Text E-mails.

In this lesson, you will learn how to:

1. Use the Home Ribbon to create and respond to E-mail messages.

2. Use the Message Ribbon to format Basic (Plain Text) E-mail messages.

3. Create Rich Text messages.

4. Apply Quick Styles and use the formatting tools to create a custom Quick Style.

Messages and Mesengers13:07
Project: Sample E-mails that demonstrate the Options Ribbon.

In this lesson, you will learn how to:

1. Create rich E-mail messages and specify a Theme.

2. Show or Hide the E-Mail Fields: From, Cc and Bcc.

3. Set Follow Up Flags on a Message.

4. Configure the Delivery Options.

5. Use the Options Ribbon to program the Message Tracking and Voting Buttons.

6. View and edit the Message Properties.
From Me to You11:34
Project: An E-mail message that uses a Table for the HTML design and includes pictures and SmartArt.

In this lesson, you will learn how to:

1. Create an E-mail message that includes graphics and SmartArt.

2. Format the E-mail message as a Table and use the Table Tools to modify the layout and design.

3. Attach content to an E-mail message and work with the Attachments Ribbon.

4. Forward an attachment.

5. Save attachments and save a message in an external format.

Signed, Sealed and Delivered13:52
Project: Sample E-mails that review the Move and Clean Up options
In this lesson, you will learn how to:

1. Organize the Inbox with folders and move E-mail to those folders.

2. Create and modify Rules to automate moving E-mail to the right folders.

3. Use Quick Steps to move messages.

4. Add custom Rules to the Quick Steps Library.

5. Clean up the mailbox.

6. Manage Junk Mail.
Contacts and Connections10:44
Project: Create Contacts and Contact Groups
In this lesson, you will learn how to:

1. Create Contacts in Outlook.

2. Edit General and Detail Information about a Contact and include a picture.

3. Use Notes to document changes.

4. Create Contact Groups.

5. Forward a Contact Group as an Outlook Contact.

Eight Days a Week12:45
Project: Sample Appointments and Meetings that demonstrate the options on the Home and Appointment Ribbons
In this lesson, you will learn how to:

1. Select the Calendar and arrange the Calendar View.

2. Create Appointments and set the Appointment Options.

3. Create a Meeting, invite Attendees and track the responses.

4. Update, Propose a new time, and Cancel a Meeting.

5. Send a Meeting to a Contact Group
Tasks and Time Management11:24
Project: Four Tasks that are tagged for follow up.
In this lesson, you will learn how to:

1. Create Tasks to document date, time, location and details.

2. Manage Task Details.

3. Assign a Task to an Outlook User.

4. Accept or decline a Task assignment

5. Update a Task, end a Status Report

6. Mark a Task complete and move it to a folder.

Outlook: Online8:50
Project: Create automated E-mail messages that include a signature and a Theme
In this lesson, you will learn how to:

1. Use the Backstage Ribbon to create
E-mail Signatures and Stationery.

2. Select a Theme for HTML messages

3. Use options for Reply and Forward.

4. Review the General options.

5. Set the Mail, Calendar, Tasks, Notes and Journal and Language options in the Backstage.
Outlook: In Print8:41
Project Practice and review the Print options

In this lesson, you will learn how to:

1. Print Messages and Attachments.

2. Print Multiple Messages at the same time.

3. Print Calendars in different layouts and sizes.

4. Use the Print Options to edit the Page Setup for the Calendar print outs.

5. Print Tasks and Task Lists.

6. Print Contacts and Contact Lists

Advanced Options10:24
Project: This lesson exports sample Calendar items into an Excel spreadsheet
In this lesson, you will learn how to:

1. Use the Search box to find Inbox and Calendar data by keyword.

2. Expand the Scope of a Search from .the Current Folder to All Outlook Items.

3. Refine the Search by using Filters for Attachments or Categories.

4. Use the Advanced Options to Export data from Outlook into Excel
Outlook E-mail Accounts11:39
Project: Step-by-step demonstration of how to set up an E-mail account in Microsoft Outlook
In this lesson, you will learn how to:

1. Add a new E-mail Account to Outlook.

2. Test the Account Settings and troubleshoot errors.

3. Find and backup the Outlook Data File.

4. Use the Advanced options to set up AutoArchive.

5. Manage the Send/Receive Groups
BONUS LECTURE0:25
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Requirements

This program can only be taken on a PC. It is not compatible with a Mac. It is compatible with Windows 7 and later operating systems and FireFox, Chrome and later browsers.
You should also have Microsoft Office 2013 already installed: Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.

Description

Microsoft Outlook 2013 Complete

If you wish to prepare for Microsoft Certification Exam 77-422:Microsoft Office Outlook 2013 this course will help you build the skills and knowledge you need:

Step-by-step video demonstrations
Companion eBook with 342 pages of detailed instructions
Sample presentations and images
Practice and Quizzes

All materials for this program are available online.

The following resources are available to download throughout the lessons:

The Complete Guide to Microsoft® Outlook 2013

With this comprehensive, performance-based certification preparation online program, you can build and validate your business computer skills using Microsoft Outlook 2013 software. You'll cover basic through advanced topics. Upon completion, you'll be prepared to earn your certification and gain an important edge in today's competitive job market.

In Microsoft Outlook, you will learn the follow business skill:

Design and format professional E-mail using Themes and images
Track and respond to messages
Manage the Inbox with Rules and Quick Steps
Create appointments, meetings and tasks
Plan and collaborate online

The Microsoft Outlook 2013 Certification Training Program is part of the Microsoft Business Certification program: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS). MOS certification is the globally recognized standard for validating expertise with the Microsoft Office 2013 suite.

Students who wish to prepare for Microsoft Certification Exam 77-422:Microsoft Office Outlook 2013 will find beginning through advanced lessons that demonstrate these required MOS topics.

This course teaches the objectives for the following certification tests:
Core Certification: Pass any 1 test:
Outlook® 2013: Exam 77-423

Who this course is for:

This program is for you if you are an office worker, manager, entrepreneur, or other professional who wants to start using advanced Microsoft Outlook skills immediately.
This program is also suitable for you if you are looking to learn about this software and expand your job possibilities.

The Complete Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2013

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Course content

Getting Started2 lectures • 13min

Working with E-Mail2 lectures • 25min

Managing E-Mail2 lectures • 25min

Working with the Calendar2 lectures • 24min

Outlook: Online and in Print2 lectures • 18min

Managing Outlook3 lectures • 22min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: