Outlook 2013: Beginning

Audience	This course is designed for individuals interested in learning the skills necessary to use Outlook 2013 to manage email communications, including composing, reading, and responding to emails; schedule appointments and meetings; manage contact information; schedule tasks, create notes; and customizes the Outlook 2013 environment. This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist exam objectives to help individuals prepare for the Outlook 2013 Exam and the Excel 2013 Expert Exam.
Description	Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to: Perform basic functions in the Outlook 2013 interface. Compose email messages. Read and respond to email messages. Manage email messages. Manage your calendar. Manage your contacts. Work with tasks and notes. Customize the Outlook environment.
Prerequisites	To ensure success, participants will need to be familiar with using personal computers, should have experience using a keyboard and mouse, and be familiar with Microsoft® Office Windows® user interface.
Suggested Class Size	Minimum 3 Maximum 12
Course Length	Full day
Table of Contents	Lesson 1: Getting Started With Outlook 2013 Topic A: Navigate the Outlook Interface Topic B: Perform Basic Email Functions Topic C: Use Outlook Help Lesson 2: Composing Messages Topic A: Create an Email Message Topic B: Check Spelling and Grammar Topic C: Format Message Content Topic D: Attach Files and Items Topic E: Enhance an Email Message Topic F: Manage Automatic Message Content Lesson 3: Reading and Responding to Messages Topic A: Customize Reading Options Topic B: Work with Attachments Topic C: Manage Your Message Responses Lesson 4: Managing Your Messages Topic A: Manage Messages Using Tags, Flags, and Commands Topic B: Organize Messages Using Folders Lesson 5: Managing Your Calendar Topic A: View the Calendar Topic B: Manage Appointments Topic C: Manage Meetings Topic D: Print Your Calendar Lesson 6: Managing Your Contacts Topic A: Create and Update Contacts Topic B: View and Organize Contacts Lesson 7: Working With Tasks and Notes Topic A: Manage Tasks Topic B: Manage Notes Lesson 8: Customizing the Outlook Environment Topic A: Customize the Outlook Interface Topic B: Create and Manage Quick Steps

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