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How to send email using Outlook

How to send email using Outlook

When users first start using any program, it can be a bit daunting with lots of buttons to choose from. Sometimes we want to perform the simplest of tasks such as to send an email but the overwhelm of a new program can cause problems. I want to therefore show the steps for how to […]

How to recall email in Outlook

How to recall an email in Outlook

There comes a time when inevitably we send an email which was either to the wrong person OR was sent before we actually finished writing it. It happens to the best of us. There is however a way in which you can recall email using Outlook. This feature has been around for a long time […]

Free up mailbox space and download email to Microsoft Outlook

Free up mailbox space and download email to Microsoft Outlook

I’ve encountered more than a few clients now who have run into issues with their allocated mailbox space. Depending on your hosting provider, you could be provided with email storage from 250MB to 10GB. The more space we have, the more space we tend to use. At some point in time, you will find yourself […]

Scan Outlook for errors using the Inbox Repair Tool

Scan Microsoft Outlook for errors using Inbox Repair Tool

If you have tried to open your Microsoft Outlook client and have received an error relating to your .pst file then you have come to the right place. The Inbox Repair Tool is a utility included with Microsoft Outlook which can help correct issues relating to file corruption and is a great first line approach […]

How to create a new Contact in Outlook

How to create a new contact in Outlook

Microsoft Outlook gives you the ability to create and manage contact details in a personal address book. Because Outlook encompasses email, contacts, scheduling and more, you can utilise these features across any task you are performing which is associated with one of your contacts. In the past I have found users who manually enter email […]

Create your own custom email template in Outlook

Create your own custom email template in Outlook

For anyone who sends emails on a regular basis, you may find yourself sending the same information over and over. This is especially relevant for people running a business and it is this situation where email templates can come in very useful. I use email templates on a regular basis and have about a dozen […]

How to create a recurring appointment in Outlook

How to create a recurring appointment in Outlook

I don’t know about you, but I have many appointments which repeat on a regular basis. I for one, certainly do not want to have to put those into my calendar one by one, it would take a long time. This type of appointment is referred to as a “recurring appointment” and is very easy to […]

How to open any Microsoft Office product

How to open any Microsoft Office program

For those starting out using Microsoft Office and even for those familiar with the programs, our computers can sometimes be a treasure trove full of so many programs that it’s impossible to find the one we want. Being able to open any Microsoft Office program can sometimes take longer than it should. The vast majority […]

The best keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Outlook

The Best Keyword Shortcuts for Outlook

Anyone who has ever attended training with me, or even anyone who has read my other “shortcut key” posts, will know that I am a big fan of keyboard shortcuts. Anything that can improve efficiency and workflow is a good thing in my books. Because I often find myself multi-tasking on the computer, I tend […]

Create a rule to move email to a specified folder

Create a rule to move email to a specified folder in Outlook

Want to know how to create a rule to move email to a folder in Outlook? I get a lot of email. Some is important but I also get a significant amount of email which consists of newsletters, and notifications of various things happening. They can fill my inbox and make it hard to focus […]