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Outlook 2013 Introduction

Learn introductory skills for email, planning and organization in Outlook 2013.
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Course: On-Demand
Beginner Provider Debra Sayble Thornbrough  9 chapters ·  45 Lessons ·  3h 24m  in Arabic, English, Spanish 

Course Description

Learn the essential functions and features of Microsoft Office 2013 Outlook software, including: how to use the calendar and schedule appointments, create and send email, create task lists, and manage your contacts. Learn how to attach files and compress picture files when sending email. Get organized, increase productivity and plan effectively by utilizing this desktop organizer.

What You'll Learn

  • Navigate the Outlook screen, including the three main panes, navigation and status bars, and Help menus
  • Create, format, and send email messages with attachments and enhancements
  • Manage received email by viewing, replying, working with attachments, and adding signatures
  • Organize email using tagging, follow-up flags, folders, and customized folders
  • Use the calendar to view it, manage appointments and meetings, and print your calendar
  • Manage your contacts using the Address Book from the New Email button and Message window

Key Takeaways

  • This course covers the essential functions and features of Microsoft Office 2013 Outlook software.
  • It teaches how to use the calendar and schedule appointments, create and send email, create task lists, and manage contacts.
  • It shows how to attach files and compress picture files when sending email.
  • Outlook is presented as a desktop organizer for getting organized, increasing productivity, and planning effectively.
  • The course addresses email management through formatting, attachments, signatures, tagging, follow up, and folder organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Outlook 2013 Introduction course cover?

It covers the essential functions and features of Microsoft Office 2013 Outlook, including using the calendar and scheduling appointments, creating and sending email, creating task lists, and managing contacts. It also covers attaching files and compressing picture files when sending email.

What skills will I gain from this course?

The course covers skills in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Email Software, Microsoft Office Picture Management, Office Management Software, and Outlook Add-Ins.

Will I learn how to manage email attachments?

Yes. The course teaches how to add attachments when sending email, how to attach files and compress picture files, and how to work with attachments on received messages using the Insert Tab.

Does the course teach how to use the Outlook calendar?

Yes. It covers viewing the calendar, managing appointments, managing meetings, scheduling appointments, and printing your calendar.

Is this course suitable for someone new to Outlook?

Yes. It is an introduction that starts with an overview and navigating the Outlook screen, including the three main panes, navigation and status bars, and Help menus, before covering email, calendar, and contacts.