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Microsoft Office 2021 Outlook Beginner
Learn the basic skills needed to use Microsoft Outlook for email communication, calendar, contacts, and other tasks.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 20 lessons.
Beginner Provider : Kiwanna Brackett 6 chapters · 20 Lessons · 2h 43m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
Email is one of the most widely used tools for both business and personal communication. This course is designed to review the basic functions that can help you navigate and manage your Outlook account. We will explore how the Outlook application can serve as an interactive electronic address book, discussing how to collect, organize, and make use of your contacts within your Outlook account. Outlook can also serve as an electronic calendar, and we will explore how to manage upcoming appointments and events using the application.
In this Microsoft Outlook 2021 Beginner course, you will learn how to use Outlook to create and manage email communication; create and edit new and recurring appointments; and how to create and manage contacts. We will also explore the basic commands, shortcuts, and help resources available to manage messages, contacts, upcoming appointments, and events effectively.
What You'll Learn
- Navigate the Outlook interface to create and manage email communication
- Attach files, work with OneDrive, and insert pictures and links in email messages
- Organize email using basic functions and folders, and manage junk mail
- Create and edit calendar appointments, including recurring appointments
- Create, edit, and manage contacts using contact lists, groups, and favorite lists
- Use Outlook help resources and keyboard shortcuts to work more efficiently
Key Takeaways
- Outlook can serve as an interactive electronic address book for collecting, organizing, and using contacts.
- Outlook can serve as an electronic calendar for managing upcoming appointments and events.
- The course reviews the basic functions for navigating and managing an Outlook account.
- Learners practice creating and sending messages, reading and replying, and managing message options.
- The course covers basic commands, shortcuts, and help resources for managing messages, contacts, and appointments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This is a beginner course in Microsoft Office 2021 Outlook, designed to review the basic functions that help you navigate and manage your Outlook account.
What does this course cover?
It covers using Outlook to create and manage email communication, attaching files and inserting pictures and links, organizing mail with folders, creating new and recurring appointments, and creating and managing contacts.
What skills will I gain?
The course builds skills in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, email management, Outlook Add-Ins, the Outlook Web App, and toward Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) - Outlook.
Does the course cover setting up an email account?
Yes. Lessons include setting up an email account in Outlook and navigating the Outlook interface.
Will I learn how to manage my calendar in Outlook?
Yes. The course covers creating and editing calendar appointments, creating recurring appointments, and tracking upcoming appointments.
