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eLearning - interactive Outlook simulation

These tutorials will introduce you to the features of Outlook in a simulated environment. You will interact with the screen clicking ribbons, buttons and options as you learn. There is a summary test at the end.

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[Links to the following Impetus files on Blackboard]

[Instructions]

Introducing Outlook (35 mins) (login required)

• Identify Outlook’s function
• Start Outlook
• Use Help
• Use the Ribbon
• Use the Home tab
• Use the Navigation Pane

Screen Components (35 mins) (login required)

• Identify the Title Bar
• Customise the Ribbon
• Distinguish the Status Bar
• Use the Navigation Pane
• Identify the Viewing Area
• Hide and show the Reading Pane

Outlook Folders (35 mins) (login required)

• View messages in the Inbox
• Use the AutoPreview feature
• Use the Reading Pane
• Open the Calendar
• Use the Contacts List
• Define and edit a Task
• Plan a Meeting
• Use the Notes feature
• Move through the Folders List

Printing (30 mins) (login required)

• Print messages
• Print Preview a message
• Change print options
• Print calendar items
• Preview calendar items

Creating and Sending Messages (40 mins) (login required)

• Identify message indicators
• Create new messages
• Add recipients
• Enter subjects and text
• Format messages
• Flag messages
• Add attachments
• Send a message
• Confirm sent items

Tutor led training

• Outlook 2010 Familiarisation
  If you area already familiar with Outlook 2007, find out how to perform everyday tasks with the new Outlook 2010 ribbons and explore the new features. Change your Outlook settings to suit the way you work.
• Guided IT Learning Session
  Book a 1 - 1.5 hour one to one or 1 - 2 hour small group session to learn the basics of Outlook.
• Take Time to Learn Outlook 2010 - courses starting September 2012