Outlook 2021: Getting to Know Outlook

Name: Outlook 2021: Getting to Know Outlook
Author: KIwanna Brackett

Learn how to set up an Outlook account and how to navigate the application’s interface.

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Welcome to Microsoft Outlook 2021 course for beginners. In this lesson, we will review how to set up an email account in Outlook. To begin, you can access Outlooklive.com. Here, you can create a free Outlook account by clicking on the create free account button the bottom of the screen. If you have purchased an Outlook subscription, you can sign in here to walk through the steps of creating your Outlook account. The sign in button that you would use is here at the top of the screen. You also have the option to go to office.com to complete similar steps. If you have created an account, you can sign in here to be able to set up your Outlook account. Or if you have not purchased an account, you can sign up for a free version of Microsoft 365 and walk through the process of creating and setting up an Outlook account. We will start with creating a free Outlook account. The process will be the same for setting up an account on both of the websites provided. For this lesson, we will use the first site that we discussed, officelive.com to walk through the steps of creating your account. Once the account is created, we will also walk through how you can log into your account online and in the desktop version of Outlook. To create a free account, you click on the free account button here at the bottom of the screen. The first step is to create the email address that you plan to use for your account. You will be prompted to enter the first section of your email by entering in what you desire. The outlook.com extension will be added by default. Once you have the desired email address, you'll click next to continue. Next, you'll be prompted to create a password for your account that you desire to use. If you would like to verify that what you've typed is correct, you can choose the show password option to view your password, or you can click on the eye icon to also view your password to confirm that it is correct. Then you will click Next to continue. Next step would be to enter your name. Click Next to continue. Next, you'll be prompted to enter or select your country or region and your birthdate for your account. Next, you would be prompted to verify that you are creating the account and it's not an automated process. You click Next to continue. And you will review the description provided and select the image that illustrates what the description is displaying. So here it says, "Pick one square that shows two identical objects". Once that process is completed, you'll be prompted to select the option of staying signed in. That gives you the ability to stay signed into your account. If you go to another site or work in another process, it'll keep you signed in. To move forward, you would click Yes to continue. Now the system will complete setting up your account and then you would be logged in to your new Outlook account. And you can begin working from your account moving forward. Once you've created your account, you can log in online by either coming to Outlooklive.com and clicking on the sign in button and signing into your account using the email you've created and the password you created. Or you can go to the office.com account and then click sign in and enter the email address and password that you created. If this is your first time logging into your account, you'll be provided some information that could help you become acclimated to your Outlook account and your Office 365 account. These prompts will walk you through some general information that will help you become familiar. Also walk you through the steps of signing up for a plan or pricing if you're interested in more information. And will walk you through some general tutorial information that help you get acclimated with your Office account. You can click Next to learn about how to navigate through your account and some general information to help you get started. And to access Outlook from office.com, you click on the Outlook icon here to your left to open up your Outlook account. If you're using Outlook for the first time and you do not have the desktop version saved on your computer, you can install the application by clicking the install app now and it will download the desktop version of Outlook and the other Microsoft applications that your subscription gives you the ability to access. You can then be able to access and work in your Outlook account from the desktop version. To access the desktop version and to sign in, you'll go to the start menu on your computer. And either you could go to all apps to view all the apps that are available on your computer, or you can type in Outlook and search for it here. If you've accessed it before, it may appear in your list or you can type Outlook here to be able to pull it up. Once you click on the Outlook button, if it's your first time that you're using Outlook on your account, you'll be asked to enter your email address and password to log in to your account to be able to use the desktop version. We have reviewed how to create an Outlook account and how to sign in to your account online and in the desktop version. Thank you for watching.

Beginner Provider : KIwanna Brackett 3 Lessons · 26m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese

Course Description

Whether you are a new or current user, Microsoft Outlook is a great tool for managing email communications. The Microsoft Outlook 2021 application can be accessed online, or it can be downloaded onto your computer. As well as writing and sending emails, successful email communication management also involves understanding how to properly utilize different tools within the application. In this course we will explore common keyboard shortcuts that can be used to complete basic functions, and explore how to use the help resources to available within the application.

In this course on Getting to Know Outlook, you will learn how to set up an Outlook account, and how to navigate the interface to manage email communication. You will also learn about the keyboard shortcuts and help available in the Outlook application.

What You'll Learn

Create a new Outlook account for business or personal email communication
Navigate the Outlook 2021 interface to manage email communication
Access and utilize the help resources available within the Outlook application
Apply common keyboard shortcuts to complete basic functions in Outlook
Set up an email account in Outlook online or in the downloaded desktop application

Key Takeaways

Microsoft Outlook is a tool for managing email communications and can be accessed online or downloaded onto your computer.
Successful email communication management involves understanding how to properly utilize the different tools within the application, not just writing and sending emails.
The course covers setting up an Outlook account, navigating the interface, and using help resources and keyboard shortcuts.
Keyboard shortcuts can be used to complete basic functions within Outlook.
The course is suitable for both new and current users of Microsoft Outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

This course is for both new and current users of Microsoft Outlook who want to manage their email communications.

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn how to set up an Outlook account, navigate the interface to manage email communication, and access and utilize help resources and keyboard shortcuts.

What lessons are included in this course?

The course includes three lessons: Setting up an Email Account in Outlook, Navigating the Outlook Interface, and Using Help Resources and Keyboard Shortcuts.

Do I need to download Outlook to use it?

No. The Microsoft Outlook 2021 application can be accessed online, or it can be downloaded onto your computer.

What skills will I gain from this course?

You will build skills in Microsoft Outlook, Email Management, Email Software, Outlook Add-Ins, Outlook Web App (Email Clients), and Windows Mail.