Exchange and Outlook Tips and Techniques

Q: What are the new keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8?

John Savill — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By John Savill
Windows 8, Microsoft’s latest client OS, offers keyboard shortcuts. Check out this handy chart of shortcuts.

Q: What can you use the Notes field for in Microsoft Outlook forms?

William Lefkovics — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:53:26 GMT

By William Lefkovics
Use the Notes field in Microsoft Outlook Contacts, Tasks, and Calendar items to store additional information about the item.

Q: What does the File as option for Contacts do in Microsoft Outlook?

William Lefkovics — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:50:19 GMT

By William Lefkovics
Microsoft Outlook’s File as option for Contacts lets you choose how a contact is displayed when viewed in other areas of Outlook.

Q: How can I easily perform granular searches in Outlook 2010?

William Lefkovics — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:50:00 GMT

By William Lefkovics
Outlook 2010 lets you perform granular searches of mailbox, contacts, and calendar items, including the ability to type filtered searches into the search bar.

Q: How can I prevent valid email messages from going to Outlook's Junk E-mail folder?

William Lefkovics — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:19:12 GMT

By William Lefkovics
Microsoft Outlook includes safe listing capability so you can prevent email address from being sent to your Junk E-mail folder.

Short List of My Favorite Microsoft Outlook Add-ins

William Lefkovics — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:41:18 GMT

By William Lefkovics
Here’s a quick look at 3 Microsoft Outlook add-ins that can help improve user efficiency: Xobni, RedCritter, and Sperry Software’s Schedule Recurring Email.

Q: Is there an easy way to view security information about incoming messages in Microsoft Outlook?

William Lefkovics — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:00:00 GMT

By William Lefkovics
An Outlook add-in called PocketKnife Peek makes it easy to view security information about incoming messages in Microsoft Outlook.

Q: What is the meeting request calendar preview in Outlook 2010 and how does it work?

William Lefkovics — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:45:29 GMT

By William Lefkovics
The meeting request calendar preview feature in Microsoft Outlook 2010 lets recipients see a day view of their calendar within the meeting request message.

Q: How can I have Microsoft Outlook automatically close the original message window after a reply is sent?

William Lefkovics — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:18:52 GMT

By William Lefkovics
This little Outlook automation feature can save users a few moments in their email day.

Q: How can you use QR codes with Outlook 2010?

William Lefkovics — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:23:16 GMT

By William Lefkovics
The QR Coder 2010 add-in for Outlook 2010 can make it easy to convert contacts and other Outlook items into QR codes that can then be consumed by QR readers on smartphones.