How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

Overview

Get the most out of the all-new release of Outlook

Centralize communications and schedule management with Outlook 2007 using this easy-to-use guide. Get a quick tour of new and updated Outlook features, including the redesigned interface, then dig into managing your e-mail; recording and tracking appointments and upcoming events; integrating with other Office applications; and much more. With valuable tips on customization, security, and mobilizing your Outlook data, this is a must-have resource for every Outlook 2007 user.

• Navigate the new interface and learn keyboard shortcuts
• Manage multiple e-mail accounts, create folders, and automate mail handling
• Learn advanced e-mail management strategies, such as intelligent grouping, filtering, and Color Categories
• Create Tasks and To-Do items and use the To-Do Bar
• Create search folders, plus manage and archive information
• Navigate the Notes and Journal functions
• Customize the user interface, including toolbars and menus
• Secure your account and block junk mail and spam
• Mobilize your Outlook data so you can stay connected while on the road
• Use Outlook with Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint Services
• Connect Hotmail and Gmail accounts to Outlook

Table of contents

PART I: GET ACQUAINTED WITH OUTLOOK 2007
Chapter 1. Meet Outlook 2007
Chapter 2. Get Ready to Dig In
PART II: COMMUNICATE USING OUTLOOK 2007
Chapter 3. Send and Receive E-mail
Chapter 4. Manage Your E-mail
Chapter 5. Use Address Books and Distribution Lists
Chapter 6. Take Advantage of Instant Messaging, Newsgroups, and RSS Feeds
PART III: MANAGE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Chapter 7. Work with Contacts
Chapter 8. Stay on Schedule with Calendar
Chapter 9. Leave Yourself Notes, Track Tasks and To-Dos, and Keep a Journal
PART IV: CUSTOMIZE & MANAGE OUTLOOK 2007
Chapter 10. Take Advantage of Virtual Folders
Chapter 11. Customize the User Interface
Chapter 12. Create Custom Views and Print Styles
Chapter 13. Manage and Archive Items
Chapter 14. Attend to Your Security
PART V: GO EVEN FURTHER
Chapter 15. Access Your Outlook Data from Anywhere
Chapter 16. Integration with Office 12 and other Applications
Chapter 17. Work with Exchange and SharePoint

Biographical note

Bill Mann has written more than a dozen technology books and contributes to several magazines. He is a contributing editor for Computing Unplugged.