Outlook isn't all that complicated to use once you figure it, but trying to explain how to do something in Outlook often takes longer than just showing how to do it.
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Change the size of the font in Outlook's Folder list
How to make the font used in Outlook 2013's folder list a little larger.
How to Restore a Search Folder You Accidentally Deleted
How to restore a deleted Search Folder in Outlook
Duplicate Remover Tools
While you can remove duplicates by hand, the tools on this page make it easier when there are a lot of duplicates. Although some of these tools work only with the mail folders, many will work on any Outlook folder that contains duplicates. Featured Products ReliefJet EssentialsUse ReliefJet Essentials for Microsoft Outlook to remove, mark
Cannot start Microsoft Office Outlook Error Message
If you use Skype for Business and receive an error that the set of folders cannot be opened, see I'm not sure what is causing the problem, but we're seeing a rash of complaints with the following error: Cannot start Microsoft Office Outlook. Unable to open the Outlook window. Invalid XML, the view cannot be
Online Services in Outlook: Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, AOL, GoDaddy
How to configure email accounts in Outlook, including Gmail, Hotmail, Godaddy, and Yahoo email. We have a list utilities that work with some web-based email services.
How to move IMAP data files
How to move an Outlook pst file used by an IMAP account or the ost file used by Outlook 2013 IMAP and EAS accounts. . Instructions include steps to move the pst or use the ForcePSTPath registry key.
Create a custom Send to... shortcut
How to create your own send to shortcut that uses your Outlook stationery and signature. Customize the shortcuts to include the email addresses and more.
Configuring More Email Account Settings
How to open the More Settings dialog to configure Outgoing (SMTP) server settings, port numbers, and other settings.
Create a Contact Group from a List of Addresses
How to create an Outlook distribution list or contact group from any list of email addresses, including a spreadsheet in Excel or a custom view in Outlook (with only the display name and email address visible.)
How to View Internet Headers
The steps you'll use to view Outlook's Internet Header depends on your version of Outlook. With the exception of Outlook 2003, Outlook displays only the headers, not the full message source.
View a Two Week Calendar
You can select 2 or 3 weeks in the navigation calendars and view those weeks in a monthly-style grid. This trick works on all versions of Outlook. To change the number of weeks in the calendar view: Start with any Day/Week/Month view Drag the mouse over the dates in the navigation calendar to select up
Outlook Categories, Flags, and IMAP Accounts
Categories and flags are not available in all of my folders in Microsoft Outlook. I can use categories and flags on mail in my POP3 account but categories are not available in my IMAP account and flags are limited to one flag, no reminder. Why? The IMAP protocol doesn't support the Category and Flag properties
Add a file number or keyword to the subject line of messages
How to add a file number to the subject line of an Outlook message using VBA. (Sample macro included.)
How to Insert a Text or HTML File into a Message
You can insert text or HTML files in messages in Outlook (any version.) Use this to insert "boilerplate text" or HTML created in an HTML editor. In Outlook 2016, you need to customize the Quick Access Toolbar or Ribbon to add the Insert File command to the ribbon - the default Attach File command on
Command Line Switches Tutorial
We often tell people to use switches but don't always explain how they are used, leaving the user to find out on their own. Even when we do explain how to use them, we often leave out two critical points: there is a space between outlook and the slash and most importantly, you need to