training_basic

Audience:

Users of UNT Outlook email system

Description:

This class introduces users to UNT’s installation of MS Outlook 2007.  Outlook enables users to send and receive emails, use calendar functions to manage schedules, and provides numerous functions to manage contacts and work tasks.

Emphasis in the class will be on understanding how to perform basic functions previously accomplished using the GroupWise email application.  Additionally, new features found in Outlook will be introduced to students.

Prerequisites:

Students should carefully review the Microsoft Outlook 2007 quick start card provided by their department’s computing support. 

Duration:

3 hours

Presentation Format:

Instructor-Led

Upon completion of this module the student will be able to…

·         Log in and identify parts of the program window

·         Customize the Outlook Today Page

·         Change the background and layout

·         Customize appearance of appointments and tasks

·         Change the email folders that appear

Upon completion of this module the student will be able to…

·         Format and send messages

·         Run spellchecker

·         Activate the Reading pane

·         Working with messages

Upon completion of this module the student will be able to…

·         Configure message options, such as sensitivity, follow-up flags, delay delivery

·         Manage junk mail

·         Use Search folders

Upon completion of this module the student will be able to…

·         Navigate and understand the Contact window

·         Create and use distribution lists

Upon completion of this module the student will be able to…

·         Create appointments

·         Invite attendees

·         Create events

·         Use the Plan a Meeting feature

Upon completion of this module the student will be able to…

·         Create recurring tasks

·         Insert tasks in messages

·         Accept, decline and delegate tasks

·         Send a task status report