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. While I have videos scattered throughout the site, additional pages with video tutorials are listed here.
Many of these tutorials area also available on Slipstickcom's YouTube channel and I'm working on moving all of the video tutorials to YouTube.
Create a custom field for Outlook messages
How to create a custom field to mark messages that were responded to in Microsoft Outlook.
Adjusting Outlook's Zoom Setting in Email
I get quite a few complaints from people who say their fonts are tiny (or huge) or the font used for the reply shrinks yet Microsoft Outlook shows they are using a normal size font (such as 10 or 12 pt). I'll show you how to fix it. I also have a macro that will set the zoom level for you.
Add Attachments and Set Email Fields During a Mail Merge
Use an ItemSend macro to set fields on email merges and include attachments.
Move an Outlook Personal Folders .pst File
How to move an Outlook data file (pst) to a new folder and configure Outlook to use it.
Open All Hyperlinks in an Outlook Email Message
Use an Outlook macro to open every hyperlink in the selected email message. A version of the macro will open hyperlinks in every message in the selected folder.
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.
How to compact an Outlook data file (*.pst)
Outlook will compact the pst automatically when the amount of "white space" (space used by deleted items) exceeds 20% and it has some idle time. Outlook will work on compacting the pst when it and other programs aren't using all of your computer's resources and in most cases, it will recover the space within minutes,
Outlook and iCloud Sync Issues
We're seeing a lot of questions (and complaints) about the new iCloud service and Outlook integration. Users with POP3 accounts seem to have the most problems (but could benefit the most from iCloud), since the data is local to one computer and iCloud moves it all into the cloud. We have solutions to many of the problems.
Disable Protected View for Outlook Attachments
Protected view is a new security feature for all Office documents which arrive in email or are downloaded from Internet sources. This is a security sandbox used by Office 2010 to enhance attachment security. Administrators will be able to control whether all email attachments or only those from outside their Exchange network use Protected view.
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.)
Change the Subject of an Incoming Message
How to edit the subject of an incoming message in any version of Outlook.
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.
Contacts are missing when you click the To button
If you have Contacts in Microsoft Outlook's Contacts folder but they are not accessible when you click on the To button, check these settings: Are you using the "wrong" view? Is Name Only selected at the top of the Address book dialog? When More Columns is selected as the Search option, the address book will
Outlook.com Migration Status
After outlook.com account is migrated to the new server, Outlook 2010, 2007, 2003 users need to remove the Outlook Connector account and add the account back to Outlook.
Outlook.com: Switch Account to Microsoft Exchange
Outlook 2013 or Outlook 2016 users who are connecting to their Outlook.com account using Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) will need to remove the account from their profile and add it back using auto account setup, EAS accounts will stop working in the near future.