Outlook Tips & Tricks

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What is this resource? 

This is a video created by Kevin Stratvert that provides an overview of some of the more advanced tools and features available on Outlook.

What will I learn? 

After you watch this video, you will be able to:

  • Create a poll,
  • Create a distribution group,
  • Modify your inbox theme from dark mode to light mode,
  • Add an email signature,
  • Use Quick Parts to quickly add text to a message,
  • Use Quick Steps to create a custom action,
  • Use the FindTime tool to schedule a meeting,
  • Customize your notification settings,
  • Create Rules to help organize your inbox,
  • Set up a unified inbox,
  • Create a calendar event from an email,
  • Add external calendars to your calendar,
  • Create to-dos using Flags,
  • Use mentions using @ in emails,
  • View your schedule using the My Day view tool,
  • Set an out-of-office message,
  • Connect another email account to your Outlook account,
  • Add time zones to your calendar,
  • Schedule send an email,
  • Use Outlook in offline mode.

Key Vocabulary (to keep in mind):

  • Poll
  • Distribution group
  • Theme
  • Signature
  • Quick Parts
  • Quick Steps
  • Find Time
  • Notification
  • Inbox
  • Flags 
  • Mention
  • My Day view
  • Calendar
  • Schedule send
  • Offline mode

How can I access this resource? 

To access this resource, view the embedded video and/or click on the link below.

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