Outlook - Intermediate

Module 3: Automating Outlook

This module will cover more advanced settings within Outlook. We will also talk about the search functionality and automating repetitive tasks.

What We'll Explore:

• Be able to group, sort, filter, and search for messages
• Can modify settings within Outlook
• Ability to create automated replies
• Can create rules to simplify repetitive tasks

Lesson 1: Modifying Messages and Setting Global Options

• Insert Advanced Characters and Objects
• Modify Message Settings and Options
• Configure Global Outlook Options
• Customize the Outlook Interface

Lesson 2: Organizing, Searching, and Managing Messages

• Group and Sort Messages
• Filter and Manage Messages
• Search Outlook Items

Lesson 3: Managing Your Mailbox

• Use the Junk E-Mail Filter to Manage Messages
• Manage Your Mailbox

Lesson 4: Automating Message Management

• Use Automatic Replies
• Use the Rules Wizard to Organize Messages
• Create and Use Quick Steps

Module 4: Advanced Outlook Settings

This module dives deep into the tools that help organize your messages, manage your contacts, assign tasks, and schedule meetings/appointments on your calendar. It will also show you how to share and delegate your mailbox to co-workers.

What We'll Explore:

• Can work with multiple calendars
• Can import and export contacts
• Ability to share and delegate access to other users
• Be able to create and assign tasks
• Can back up outlook items

Lesson 5: Working with Calendar Settings

• Set Advanced Calendar Options
• Create and Manage Additional Calendars
• Manage Meeting Responses

Lesson 6: Managing Contacts

• Import and Export Contacts
• Use Electronic Business Cards
• Forward Contacts

Lesson 7: Managing Activities by Using Tasks

• Assign and Manage Tasks

Lesson 8: Sharing Workspaces with Others

• Delegate Access to Outlook Folders
• Share Your Calendar
• Share Your Contacts

Lesson 9: Managing Outlook Data Files

• Use Archiving to Manage Mailbox Size
• Back Up Outlook Items
• Change Data File Settings