Microsoft Outlook 2013 Introduction

Who Should Attend the Course?

This course is intended for people with a basic understanding of Microsoft Windows, and who need to learn how to use Microsoft Outlook 2013 to compose and send email, schedule appointments and manage contact information.

Delegates must bring their own laptop with the software already installed to the sessions.

Prerequisites

• Use a mouse
• Type and use a keyboard
• Navigate through Windows files and folders
• Work with Windows - minimise, maximise, open and close

What will I learn?

• Familiarise themselves with the Outlook interface
• Compose email messages by using Outlook
• Send and receive email messages
• Organise email messages
• Manage their calendar and contacts using Outlook
• Work with tasks and notes
• Customise Outlook

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Getting Started With Outlook 2013

• Topic A: Navigate the Outlook Interface
• Topic B: Perform Basic Email Functions
• Topic C: Use Outlook Help

Lesson 2: Composing Messages

• Topic A: Create an Email Message
• Topic B: Check Spelling and Grammar
• Topic C: Format Message Content
• Topic D: Attach Files and Items
• Topic E: Enhance an Email Message
• Topic F: Manage Automatic Message Content

Lesson 3: Reading and Responding to Messages

• Topic A: Customise Reading Options
• Topic B: Work with Attachments
• Topic C: Manage Your Message Responses

Lesson 4: Managing Your Messages

• Topic A: Manage Messages Using Tags, Flags, and Commands
• Topic B: Organise Messages Using Folders

Lesson 5: Managing Your Calendar

• Topic A: View the Calendar
• Topic B: Manage Appointments
• Topic C: Manage Meetings
• Topic D: Print Your Calendar

Lesson 6: Managing Your Contacts

• Topic A: Create and Update Contacts
• Topic B: View and Organise Contacts

Lesson 7: Working With Tasks and Notes

• Topic A: Manage Tasks
• Topic B: Manage Notes

Lesson 8: Customising the Outlook Environment

• Topic A: Customise the Outlook Interface
• Topic B: Create and Manage Quick Steps