Apr
27
How to use conditional formatting in Outlook tables
This manual will teach you to conditionally format your Outlook tables and change the color of their text and background in a blink of an eye. Continue reading
Posts tagged "Outlook tips", page 2
Apr
21
How to make Outlook email template with fillable fields, variables and dropdowns
If replying to repetitive emails is part of your daily routine, then most likely you are using Outlook templates to automate this part of your work. But what if your template contains some variables that you need to change before an email goes off? Continue reading
Apr
19
Auto-fill rows and tables in Outlook email templates
This manual will teach you how to connect one or several datasets to an Outlook table and fill it in automatically. Continue reading
Apr
13
How to create and format tables in Outlook email templates
In this article, you’ll see how to create, modify and fill Outlook tables and use them as templates for your emails. Continue reading
Jan
15
How to use Outlook drafts as email templates
Learn how to create drafts in Outlook and remove or restore them if necessary. Also, you’ll see the way to turn your drafts into templates to ease and hasten your Outlook correspondence. Continue reading
Nov
16
Conditional formatting for Outlook email templates
Interested in changing the default font color to any of your favorites in an Outlook email as quickly as possible? Shared Email Templates can do the trick and this article will show how. Continue reading
Apr
15
Thank you letter samples: after interview, for recommendation, for scholarship, and more
In this article, you will find examples of ready-to-use thank you letters as well as tips to write your own notes, email messages and letters of thanks in a professional manner. Continue reading
Jan
22
How to export and import contacts between Outlook and Google Gmail
Switching between Microsoft Outlook and Google Gmail is a very common trend these days. Some people are migrating from a desktop-oriented Outlook app to a cloud-based Gmail while others are using different email clients for their personal and business communication. Luckily, both Outlook and Gmail make it possible to transfer all your contacts in one go. Continue reading
Jan
15
How to import contacts into Outlook from CSV and PST file
There may be different reasons why you may want to transfer contacts into your Outlook address book. For example, you inherited a list of contacts in an external database, or you are migrating from another mail server, or perhaps you are setting up a new account. Continue reading
Jan
9
How to export contacts from Outlook to CSV and PST
Whether you are migrating to another email service or making a regular backup of your data, it is crucial to transfer all contact details without any fail. This tutorial will teach you a few easy ways to export Outlook contacts into a .csv or .pst file, so that you could later import them anywhere you need. Continue reading
Nov
27
How to share Outlook calendar with Google
Sharing something between two different applications is often far more complicated than it needs to be, especially when it comes to Microsoft Outlook and Google Gmail, the two most prevalent mail and calendar apps used today. This tutorial will teach you 3 easy ways to share Outlook calendar with Google without using any extensions, plug-ins or third-party tools. Continue reading
Nov
20
How to add and view shared calendar in Outlook
In the previous article, we discussed different ways to share Outlook calendar with other people. Looking from another angle - if someone shared a calendar with you, how do you open it in Outlook on your desktop? Continue reading
Nov
13
How to share Outlook calendar
Want to let your colleagues, friends and family members know what's on your schedule so they can see your free times? The easiest way is to share your Outlook calendar with them. Depending on whether you use a locally installed desktop app or Outlook Online, an Exchange Server account within your organization or a private POP3 / IMAP account at home, different options will be available to you. Continue reading
Nov
6
How to share and publish calendar in Outlook on the web and Outlook.com
If you have an Office 365 subscription or are subscribed to another Exchange-based mail service, you can use Outlook on the web to share your calendar with coworkers, friends and family members. Continue reading
Sep
25
Delay delivery and schedule email sending in Outlook
Does it often happen to you that you send an email and a moment later you wish you hadn't? Perhaps you clicked Reply All instead of Reply, or accidentally sent sensitive information to a wrong person, or just realized that your angry response was a bad idea and you need to cool down. Continue reading
Aug
28
How to recall / unsend email message in Outlook app and Gmail
A hasty click of the mouse can happen to the best of us. So, the Send button is hit, your email is on its way to the recipient, and you are cringing at the thought of what it may cost you. Before you start weighing the consequences and composing an apology notice, why not try to retrieve the erroneous message? Continue reading
Nov
9
How to archive in Outlook automatically or manually (emails, tasks, calendar and other items)
If your mailbox has grown too big in size, it stands to reason to archive old items to keep your Outlook fast and clean. Using the AutoArchive feature, you can move older items to a separate .pst file that you can open from Outlook any time you need it. Continue reading
Nov
2
How to backup Outlook emails and other items (safe .pst backup)
This tutorial will teach you to safely back up Outlook emails, contacts, appointments, and other items automatically or manually in all versions of Outlook 2016 to 2007. Continue reading
May
4
How to create, add and change signature in Outlook
If you often communicate with your friends and family, and especially if you conduct business via e-mail, your signature is one of the most essential points of communication. This tutorial will teach you how to create a professional attention-getting email signature in Outlook, add it to all outgoing emails automatically or insert into a message manually. Continue reading
Apr
15
Send secure email in Outlook using digital signature
Learn about Outlook digital signature, encrypting email connections with SSL, and other ways to send secure email messages in Outlook. Continue reading
Apr
11
Email encryption in Outlook: how to encrypt messages with digital ID
Learn how to use Outlook email encryption to protect your email messages against unauthorized reading in Outlook 2016 and 2013. What Exchange hosted encryption is and how send secure encrypted emails between Outlook and other emails clients. Continue reading
Apr
4
Writing persuasive request letters: tips and samples
Do you know how to write business letters to convince your recipient to respond or act? And what is the correct letter format? Read the article to find the answers as well as examples of persuasive request letters such as character reference, letter of recommendation, request for information, donation /charity request and more. Continue reading
Feb
26
How to get email read receipt and delivery receipt in Outlook
Do you want to make sure that people get your emails? Outlook delivery and read receipts will notify you when your message is delivered and opened. In this article you will learn how to track sent messages and disable read receipt requests in Outlook. Continue reading
Feb
20
How to create and use Outlook email templates
Rather few people know that email templates exist in Outlook and even fewer know how to create and use them in the right way. In this article you will learn how to create, save and use standard Outlook email templates. You will also find how to reply with template in Outlook 2016, 2013, 2010 and lower or automatically add a template of your choosing to all new e-mail messages, replies or forwards. Continue reading
Feb
13
How to add and view BCC (blind carbon copy) in Outlook
If your work is related to email communication in any way, you may often hear this request from your co-workers: "Would you mind sending me a BCC copy?" Or, something less polite from your boss: "Be sure to BCC me on each and every email you send to this client!" Continue reading
Jan
31
Setting Outlook spam filter to stop junk email
Outlook provides various tools and techniques to help you fight spam. If you're working in a corporate setting, it's likely that your Exchange server has an anti-spam filter to block unwanted emails. However, for your personal computer, it's up to you to set up your own filter. Continue reading
Jan
16
Hyperlinks not working in Outlook? How to make links open again
The article explains why hyperlinks may not be working in Outlook and provides several solutions to fix the issue. These methods will let you open links in Outlook again with no problem, no matter which version you use - Outlook 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007 or lower Continue reading
Dec
6
How to fix "Cannot start Microsoft Outlook. Unable to open Outlook window" error
Unable to open your Outlook? In this article you will find really working solutions for "Cannot start Microsoft Outlook" problem. The fixes will help you open Outlook again with no errors, the solutions work in all versions of Outlook 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007 and lower and on all systems. Continue reading
Nov
29
How to remove, merge and clean up duplicate contacts in Outlook
In this article you will learn how to merge duplicate contacts in Outlook 2016 and 2013 without using any third-party tools, and how to keep your contact list clean in the future. Continue reading
Nov
20
Sync Google Calendar with Outlook 2016, 2013 and 2010
This article explains how to sync your Google Calendar with Outlook 2016, 2013 and Outlook 2010; it also provides an overview of free tools and services to help you choose the approach best suited for your needs. Continue reading
