Computer E-Learning

Welcome to the Outlook 2007-Advanced workshop. Outlook is the most common email program at work. Outlook 2007 is actually more than an email program. This program manages tasks, events, contacts and more. Learning how to use all the advanced features of Outlook 2007 will increase your efficiency by managing your schedule and communication better. This workshop will teach you the commonly used advanced features of Outlook 2007. Today’s workshop will give the basic knowledge and information in a safe learning environment. At the end of this course, you will have increased familiarity with Outlook 2007, giving you more confidence in using this program for all your communication needs at work.

Outlook 2007 has customizable features that can cater to your visual preferences. These features allow you to create a unique look and feel to your interface. Customizing your Outlook interface will help you view your calendar items, folders, and email in an efficient manner. In this module, you will learn the following topics on customizing your Outlook interface: • Customizing the Navigation Pane • Changing the Reading Pane • Changing the To-Do Bar • Resizing Panes

Using elements from Microsoft Word will make your email more interesting and appealing to your recipient. Outlook integrates Word elements easily, allowing you to add visuals that can help you communicate your message more effectively. Here is what you are going to learn in this module: • Common formatting tasks • Adding SmartArt • Adding pictures • Adding tables Learning about common formatting tasks is our first objective in this module.

Outlook 2007 allows you to customize your profile in unique ways. Customizing your profile allows you to set the look and feel of your email and enable features that save time. This module will discuss the following topics: • Setting up a signature • Changing font options • Changing stationary options • Enabling or disabling automatic spell checking

There are additional features Outlook 2007 offers that can increase your efficiency. These features can help you track, manage, and communicate important information. In this module, you will learn the following advanced email features in Outlook 2007: • Adding voting buttons • Setting the priority • Changing the message format • Adding a Follow-up flag Voting buttons can help you track responses through email.

Using your Outlook 2007 calendar to the fullest will make managing your schedule a simple process. There are advanced features that can help you organize and manage your appointments effectively and efficiently. Here is what you are going to learn in this module on advanced calendar tasks in Outlook 2007: • Creating a recurring appointment • Creating a meeting request • Tracking meeting responses • Color-coding appointments • Changing calendar options

The Outlook 2007 Task feature makes managing your daily activities easy. Having your email, appointments, and tasks all in one program helps to increase your productivity. In this module, you will learn how to do more with the Outlook 2007 tasks feature. The module will teach you the following about tasks: • Creating a recurring task • Assigning a task • Using the details tab • Setting task options The first topic in this module will discuss how to manage repetitive task by creating a recurring task.

In Outlook 2007, there is a feature that gives you the ability to type quick notes. They resemble sticky notes. The note feature in Outlook 2007 is a quick and easy way to manage those items you need to jot down for later electronically. Unlike paper notes, Outlook 2007 notes do not get lost. In this module, you will learn the following on using notes in Outlook: • Opening the notes folder • Creating a note • Editing a note • Color-coding a note • Changing note views

RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication and helps to connect to information that is constantly changing on the Web. Typically, news sites and blogs are very popular resources for RSS feeds. Outlook 2007 has a unique feature that helps you connect and manage RSS feeds within the program, making Outlook 2007 a robust communication tool. In this module, you will learn the following about RSS feeds in Outlook: • Adding an RSS feed • Modifying or deleting RSS feeds • Viewing a feed • Working with feed items

Outlook 2007 can handle a large amount of data. Managing your data is helpful in keeping it organized and accessible. In addition, managing your data will keep Outlook running efficiently. In this module, you will learn the following: • Understanding data configurations • Archiving data • Using mailbox cleanup

There is more to learn about managing data in Outlook. In this module, you will learn the following: • Backing up data • Adding a new PST file • Opening a PST file • Closing a PST file

Although this workshop is coming to a close, we hope that your journey to improve your Outlook 2007 Advanced skills is just beginning. Please take a moment to review and update your action plan. This will be a key tool to guide your progress in the days, weeks, months, and years to come. We wish you the best of luck on the rest of your travels!