How to set Out of Office in Outlook
There is nothing quite like the day before you’re about to head off on a well-earned break. You finish your last few tasks, tidy up your inbox, and get ready to shut down your computer. Before you leave, though, there is one important step you shouldn’t forget: setting up your Outlook Out of Office message. […]
How to create Quick Steps in Outlook
Quick Steps in Outlook allow you to automate actions that you use on a regular basis. These actions may include forwarding emails to a specific person or group, moving emails to a specific folder or replying to an email. Quick Steps even allow you to group multiple actions into one quick step to help save […]
How to use Search Folders in Outlook
Microsoft Outlook offers numerous features to help you manage your inbox efficiently. Among its many functionalities, Search Folders are a valuable tool to streamline your email. Search Folders in Outlook allow you to gather specific emails from various folders across your mailbox and present them in a single virtual folder, saving you time and effort […]
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 learning how to send email using Outlook, but the overwhelm of a new program can cause problems or overcomplicate the situation. Let’s look at […]
How to use Conditional Formatting in Outlook
Many users have discovered the amazing conditional formatting functions available in Excel, but not many know that you can also use conditional formatting in Outlook. This feature allows you to specify rules based on your incoming email messages so that you can change the formatting as they arrive. Want to make all emails from “Bob” […]
How to recall email in Outlook
We’ve all experienced that moment—you hit Send on an email too early, or worse, send it to the wrong person. Thankfully, Microsoft Outlook includes a feature that can help: the Recall Email function. In this article, you’ll learn how to recall an email in Outlook, when it works, and what limitations apply. What Does Email […]
How to send bulk emails using Mail Merge in Word
For the most part, I find people have heard of a Mail Merge. The process of combining a list of contacts with a letter which you can then merge together and print. Did you know that you can also use a mail merge to send bulk email messages? This saves time and quite often your […]
How to use Quick Parts in Outlook
As a business owner, I spend a significant amount of time managing my emails. I often need to respond to the same questions several times a week. This is where Quick Parts in Outlook saves me time and sanity. Quick Parts helps to streamline my email tasks and ensures I am delivering consistent information. Ultimately […]
Scan Outlook PST for errors using the 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 […]
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 […]
Create Outlook rule to move specific message to folder
Want to know how to create an Outlook rule to move a specific message to a folder automatically? This is a really common question as most users receive emails which are not for immediate action. These emails might consists of newsletters, and notifications such as receipts. They can fill an inbox quickly making it hard […]
Create a distribution list in Microsoft Outlook
The use of email for many people has become a daily event. Companies and organisations rely heavily on the use of email for correspondence with both internal and external contacts. One aspect of email which can provide great time saving is the use of distribution lists in Microsoft Outlook. A distribution list is a group […]