Configuring the Client in Outlook 2013 for Windows
Outlook 2013 (Windows)
| Intermediate
- 13 videos | 1h 10m 56s
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The Outlook 2013 client is highly customizable. Learn how to add multiple accounts, work with RSS feeds, customize the interface, import Outlook items, and export and import data.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Adding a second user account
Creating automatic tasks
Adding an rss feed
Organizing your rss feeds
Customizing the interface
Modifying outlook's display settings
Customizing the quick access toolbar -
Customizing the ribbon
Adding shortcuts to the ribbon
Troubleshooting startup problems
Managing your hard drive allocation
Importing outlook items
Exporting & importing data
IN THIS COURSE
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5m 20sYou can add multiple accounts to your Outlook 2013 client. When adding a new account, it is also possible to adjust the server settings. Once you have added multiple accounts, you can adjust which one is your default 'master' account. FREE ACCESS
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5m 48sIf you check your emails frequently, you may find it useful to create a task that looks for new emails and updates your account automatically. Other automatic tasks can also be created in Outlook 2013. FREE ACCESS
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3. Adding an RSS feed in Outlook 2013 for Windows5m 44sInstalling an RSS feed in Outlook 2013 is a good way of keeping up-to-date on the latest additions to your chosen websites. Once you have installed the RSS feed, the updates will appear in your email client, allowing you to browse them like new messages that you have received. FREE ACCESS
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4. Organizing your RSS feeds in Outlook 2013 for Windows5m 48sIf you use RSS feeds to keep up-to-date on the latest news and articles, you may find it useful to know how to organize them. You can, for example, create folders and subfolders to store entire RSS feeds or just the articles that you want to keep for later. FREE ACCESS
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5. Customizing the interface in Outlook 2013 for Windows4m 58sThe interface in Outlook 2013 is extremely customizable. You can change the color settings and overall theme, change the associated user name, and even add an Office background. FREE ACCESS
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6. Modifying Outlook's display settings in Outlook 2013 for Windows7m 12sThe Outlook 2013 display settings can be adjusted to suit your preferences. You can toggle on and off the different display panes, change how you visualize selected emails, and even integrate the additional Outlook components - such as your tasks or calendar events - more fully. FREE ACCESS
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7. Customizing the Quick Access toolbar in Outlook 2013 for Windows4m 31sThe Quick Access toolbar is very useful for accessing useful tool shortcuts, such as saving an email or cancelling a previous action. In Outlook 2013, it is very easy to add and remove shortcuts and even change where the toolbar appears in your client. FREE ACCESS
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8. Customizing the ribbon in Outlook 2013 for Windows5mKnowing how to use the Office ribbon in Outlook 2013 is extremely important as this is where the majority of the tools that you will use are found. Like many things in your client, the ribbon can be customized. You can hide the ribbon, activate it permanently, and even add your own shortcuts. FREE ACCESS
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9. Adding shortcuts to the ribbon in Outlook 2013 for Windows5m 29sThe Outlook 2013 ribbon features a special section known as Quick Steps. These are personalized shortcuts that can be used to perform certain actions in a sequence. This can include forwarding an email to a colleague or supervisor, or automatically sending an email to a specified folder. FREE ACCESS
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10. Troubleshooting startup problems in Outlook 2013 for Windows4m 57sYou might occasionally experience problems opening Outlook 2013. This can sometimes be because the data file has been deleted or moved. It is therefore important to know how to locate your data file and how to adjust its settings. FREE ACCESS
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11. Managing your hard drive allocation in Outlook 2013 for Windows6m 47sIf you have multiple accounts installed in your Outlook 2013 client, you may find it useful to limit the amount of hard drive space each user has. Emails can take up a lot of space and if you do not manage your hard drive's allocation, you may find that your computer quickly becomes bloated. You can for example choose to automatically empty your deleted items folder or archive your old emails. FREE ACCESS
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12. Importing Outlook items in Outlook 2013 for Windows4m 22sIf you use other digital organizers, calendars or address books, you may find it useful to know how to import your data into Outlook 2013. Using vCards and iCal files, you can very quickly import information that you want to use in Outlook 2013. FREE ACCESS
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13. Exporting & importing data in Outlook 2013 for Windows5m 3sIf you use Outlook 2013 a lot, then you may find it useful to know how to create backup copies of the data that you have stored. You can, for example, create backup copies of your calendar entries or your address book contacts. Once you have created a backup copy, it is important to know how to import the data back into the application. FREE ACCESS
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