If you want to move all of the contents to another pst file, Export is quick and easy, but it can result in the loss of custom forms, custom views, and links to contacts. Export will copy everything in the source data file to the target data file. To selectively move the contents of some
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Earlier versions of Outlook had a group calendar window that was separate from Outlook so you could keep a group schedule visible while working in outlook and other applications. The group calendar was changed in Outlook 2010. Rather than having a separate list of groups that you can display in a scheduler-like window when needed,
Continue reading: Outlook 2010′s Group SchedulesRestoring a search folder you accidentally deleted is very easy. Scroll down to the end of the folder list to the "Search Folders" folder. Right click on Search Folders Choose New Search folder from the menu Select the type of Search folder from the predefined list. Click OK to go back to Outlook. To add
Continue reading: How to Restore a Search Folder You Accidentally DeletedIf you are having problems sending and receiving mail, you may need change your authentication method or send and receive ports. Click on Tools, Account settings. (In Outlook 2010, it's File, Account settings) Select the account and click Change to open the account settings dialog (or double click on the account). [See below for the
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You'll use the custom view dialog to customize your view and also to reset views back to their default and there are several ways to access this dialog in Microsoft Outlook. To access the customize view menu from the message list: Click or right click on the row of field names above the message list.
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The following tutorial shows you how to create a new profile in Microsoft Outlook. The second part of the tutorial shows how to use an existing personal store (pst) with a newly created profile. For best results, always add the *.pst to the new profile before you open the new profile in Outlook. Open the
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To change how frequently Outlook does and automatic send and receive, you need to edit the Send and Receive settings. The easiest way to open the Send and Receive dialog is using the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Alt+S. If you prefer to use the mouse, look on the Tools, Send and Receive menu, Send/Receive Groups, Define Send
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After you upgrade to Outlook 2007 or Outlook 2010, you need to convert categories to color categories. Do this by right clicking on the top level folder (where Outlook Today is) and choose Properties (Data File Properties in Outlook 2010). Then click the button to upgrade to color categories. This will convert the categories and
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A frequent equest is “How do I see who organized these meetings?” Easy: use a custom view that includes the organizer field. If you need to see the organizer for just one item in Outlook 2007 or Outlook 2010, the organizer is displayed on the appointment in Calendar view. The Organizer's name, along with the
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Use this method to view a yearly calendar in Outlook. Drag either the Navigation pane separator bar or the To-do bar / Taskpad bar inward to show more navigation calendars. If needed, slide the Taskpad down. In Outlook 2007/2010, right click on the To-Do Bar title and choose Options to change the number of calendars.
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