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Automatically Accept or Decline Meetings
Microsoft Outlook 2013 has the ability to automatically accept and decline meeting requests; enabling you to better manage your Inbox. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to change the settings in Outlook 2013 to automatically accept and decline meetings.
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Show Second Time Zone
Working across different time zones is enhanced by the ability to display multiple time zones in the Outlook 2013 calendar. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to add a second time zone and switch between zones using Outlook 2013.
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Adding the Weather Forecast to Your Calendar
In Microsoft Outlook 2013; you can add the weather forecast to your calendar. In this video; Lynn Tao demonstrates how to add the weather forecast feature to the calendar.
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Additional Customizations
Microsoft Outlook 2013 allows you to customize the colour of messages in your message list as well as the lines that separate them. In this video; Josh Penzell uses conditional formatting to change the font color and bar of unread messages before removing the grid lines from between messages.
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Arranging Calendar Days
In Microsoft Outlook 2013; you can customise the calender to manage different agendas and schedules. In this video; Lynn Tao discusses how to arrange calendar days to suit your schedule.
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Attach File Message Task to E-mail
Using Microsoft Outlook 2013; you can attach Outlook items such as tasks to an e-mail message just as easily as you would any other file attachment. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to attach a read-only task to an e-mail; as well as how to assign an actual task.
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Autoarchiving Your E-mail
The AutoArchive feature in Microsoft Outlook 2013 enables you to store e-mail items so that you can access them in the future. In this video; Josh Penzell uses Outlook's advanced options to set how frequently AutoArchive runs and to delete expired items and archive old items.
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Automatically Request Read Receipts
In Outlook 2013 you have the option of requesting a delivery or read receipt by default; thus eliminating the need to set these tracking options on an individual message basis. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to set mail options so that delivery and mail receipts are requested every time a mail is sent.
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Automatically Spellcheck E-mail
Microsoft Outlook 2013's spell check program enables you to automatically spell check e-mails before sending them. In this video; Josh Penzell uses Microsoft Outlook 2013's Spell Check program to configure Outlook to automatically spell check e-mail before it is sent.
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Change the Default Mail List Font Size
Microsoft Outlook 2013 includes advanced view settings for changing the font sizes of e-mail fields appearing in your message list. In this video; Josh Penzell uses conditional formatting in Outlook to set a uniform font size for the message list; before reverting to the default font.
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Changing the To-Do Bar Order
In Microsoft Outlook 2013 you can customize the To-Do Bar by specifying which To-Do Bar items appear in the different Outlook View as well as the order in which they appear. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to organize the To-Do Bar in the various views.
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Connect Hotmail Account
Microsoft Outlook 2013 makes it easy to connect to your Hotmail or Outlook.com account. You need only your account details; and Outlook 2013 does the rest for you. In this video; Josh Penzell uses the Add New Account feature to connect the Outlook client to a Hotmail e-mail account.
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Creating Search Folders
Microsoft Outlook 2013 lets you create custom; named search folders that enable you to collect e-mails meeting specified criteria; such as attachments; defined words; or senders and recipients. In this video; Josh Penzell explores search folder templates that automatically filter e-mail and display in the Folder list. He also creates a custom search folder named Flagged Meetings.
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Customizing How You Open Your To-Do Bar
There are various ways of opening the To-Do Bar in Outlook 2013; including the ability to customize how it opens for quicker access. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates the different methods used for opening the To-Do Bar.
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Disable Inline Reply
The Inline Reply feature in Microsoft Outlook 2013 allows you to reply to a message instantly; but you can disable this feature. In this video; Josh Penzell disables the Inline Reply feature and configures Outlook to automatically open replies and forwards in a new window.
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Display Days Left
Microsoft Outlook 2013’s Task view does not include an option for viewing the days left until a task is due. However; this useful information can be added. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to add an option to the Task list that allows you to see how many days are left until a task is due.
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How Not to Save Sent E-mails
When sending an e-mail message; Microsoft Outlook 2013 allows you to turn off the feature that saves a copy of the sent message. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to temporarily disable the feature that automatically saves a copy of your sent items.
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Importing and Exporting
In Outlook 2013; the Import and Export Wizard enables you to import or export your mailbox as a PST file. It also lets you test a restore by opening an Outlook data file in your folder list. In this video; Josh Penzell exports and imports a PST data file to and from the desktop.
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Introduction to OWA
Microsoft Outlook 2013 allows you to access your e-mail account in Internet Explorer using the Outlook Web App (OWA). This offers a similar interface and most of the functionality of Outlook on your local machine. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to use OWA to view an Outlook 2013 e-mail account and highlights visual and functional similarities and capabilities.
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Junk E-mail and Phishing Filter
Outlook 2013 has a built-in junk e-mail and phishing filter that assists you in protecting your e-mail information. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to enable the e-mail filter and customize it to meet your requirements.
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Linking Contacts
Outlook 2013 lets you link contacts so that multiple contact entries for the same person are up to date and organized in a central location. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to link contacts across different contact groups in Outlook 2013.
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Mailbox Cleanup
The Mailbox Cleanup utility in Microsoft Outlook 2013 enables you to assess available e-mail storage space; as well as the distribution and size of your mail folders. You can free storage by deleting or archiving e-mails by date or size. In this video; Josh Penzell uses the Mailbox Cleanup to delete unwanted mail.
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Notes in Outlook
Microsoft Outlook 2013 allows you to activate and display notes in the Outlook Folder list. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to configure Outlook to display notes.
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Organizing Folders
Microsoft Outlook 2013 allows you to easily reorganize your subfolders from the default A to Z sorting; giving you control over how you’d like to organize your Outlook data. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to move subfolders in Outlook 2013.
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Outlook Custom Forms
Microsoft Outlook 2013's Developer tab; when enabled on the Ribbon; lets you create and publish custom Tasks; Contacts; and Calendar forms; overwriting or adding to the information-gathering capabilities of those available to you. In this video; Josh Penzell uses the Developer tab to create a named custom form for tasks.
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Repair Outlook Data Files
Using Microsoft Office Inbox Repair Tool; you can diagnose and repair corrupt Outlook data files. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to repair a corrupt Outlook date file and import the repaired file into Outlook 2013.
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RSS Feeds
Microsoft Outlook 2013 allows you to keep up to date with your favourite news sites by subscribing to their RSS feeds and having the information delivered directly to your message list. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to subscribe to an RSS feed.
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Searching Through Outlook
The search functions in Outlook 2013 allow you to easily search your e-mails; attachments; calendar appointments; and contacts to find information quickly. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to refine your searches and locate information as efficiently as possible.
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Send/Receive Groups
In Microsoft Outlook 2013; you can customize Send/Receive operations. You can choose to send or receive your accounts’ e-mail manually or automatically. In this video; Josh Penzell sets the Send/Receive function to automatically receive mail from all accounts every 30 minutes; while making the Send function a manual operation.
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Setting Flag Reminders
Flag reminders in Microsoft Outlook 2013 ensure you do not forget to attend to e-mails flagged in your To Do list. You can add detailed instructions to these e-mails. In this video; Josh Penzell uses the Add Reminder feature to specify the action required by an e-mail; and the time at which he will be reminded to implement it.
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Showing the Ruler
In Outlook 2013 the ruler is no longer visible when creating an e-mail. However; if your message layout is important; you have the option of showing the ruler in the message window. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to add the ruler to the Quick Access Toolbar and Ribbon of your message window.
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Translating an E-mail
Microsoft Outlook 2013 is a powerful e-mail management system that helps you translate selected text and entire e-mails into different languages. In this video; Lynn Tao explains how to translate e-mails in Outlook 2013.
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Turn Off Automatic Acceptance of Meetings
Outlook automatically accepts meetings; adding them to your calendar and marking them as tentative. In Outlook 2013; however; you have the option of turning this feature off. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to disable the feature that automatically accepts meetings.
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Saving an E-mail as a Template
Microsoft Outlook 2013 is a communication tool that helps save time with its predetermined email templates. In this video; Lynn Tao explains how to effectively create and save an email template in Outlook 2013.
