Any Outlook power user knows that Microsoft Outlook® is more than just an email program: it's a suite of organizational tools that can help you manage your schedule, contacts, and deadlines with remarkable efficiency. Outlook contains such a wealth of features that even the most experienced users find that there is always something new that they can master. Whether you are a power user, help desk staff, or just someone who wants to harness the full strength of this program, you'll find that the Outlook Pocket Guide significantly decreases the amount of time you spend trying to figure out tricky questions. It provides just what you need, when you need it, right at your fingertips.

Packed with information, this compact guide is a highly utilitarian tool that covers Microsoft Outlook's keyboard shortcuts, user interface, commands, and tasks. This little book is easy to use anywhere-it's the perfect quick reference for a veteran Outlook user who doesn't need a thousand-page tutorial.

• A brief explanation of how Outlook works behind the scenes
• An extensive guide section for common tasks as well as little-known solutions
• Reference tables for keyboard shortcuts, regular expressions, and common file locations

O'Reilly's Pocket Guides are a favorite resource for people who want to get the most out of their applications. Packed with important details in a concise, well-organized format, these handy books deliver just what you need to grow in knowledge and proficiency without having to lug around a heavy reference volume. If you're an Outlook power user, or hope to be one, the Outlook Pocket Guide is a book you'll want nearby.

Contents

• The Outlook Interface
• How Outlook Stores Information
• Folders and Items
• Views
• Forms
• Shortcut Menus
• Using Categories
• Address Books
• Accounts
• Profiles

• Finding Your Stuff
• Organizing Your Stuff
• Using the Outlook Bar
• Configuring Other Options
• Changing Views
• Customizing Menus and Toolbars

• Setting Up Email Accounts
• Creating and Using Messages
• Viewing Messages
• Attaching Items to Messages
• Using Signatures and Stationery
• Managing Messages
• Using Rules
• Taming Junk Email

• Creating and Managing Calendar Items
• Planning Meetings and Using Group Views
• Changing Calendar Views

• Creating and Editing Contacts
• Using Contacts
• Linking Contacts with Other Items
• Changing Contact Views

• Creating and Managing Tasks
• Delegating Tasks
• Viewing Tasks

Notes Tasks

Journal Tasks

• Command Reference
• Important File Locations
• Views and Print Styles
• Internet Headers
• Startup Switches
• Keyboard Shortcuts

• Internet Sites
• Books
• Outlook Tools
• Index