Outlook Online - Introduction to Outlook Online Tutorial

In this video, you will learn about the basics of Outlook Online.
The video covers how to access the Microsoft 365 portal and navigate through Outlook Online.
It demonstrates features such as the calendar, ribbon layout, folders, groups, and managing emails.
This tutorial will help you become familiar with Outlook Online and increase your productivity.

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Objectifs :

This video aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Microsoft 365 portal, focusing on how to access and utilize Outlook Online effectively. It covers navigation, key features, and practical tips for managing emails, calendars, and contacts.


Chapitres :

  1. Accessing Microsoft 365 and Outlook Online
    To begin using Outlook Online, log in to the Microsoft 365 portal with your credentials. Once signed in, you will be redirected to the Microsoft 365 home page, where you can access the Outlook app. You can either click the Outlook icon directly or use the app launcher to find it.
  2. Navigating Outlook on the Web
    Outlook on the web provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to manage your email, calendar, and contacts efficiently. The main navigation menu includes options for Mail, Calendar, Contacts, and more, making it easy to switch between different modules.
  3. Key Features of Outlook Online
    Outlook Online includes several powerful features to enhance productivity: - **Calendar**: Click on Calendar to access a new board that helps you organize your activities in a personalized manner. - **More Apps**: Use the left menu bar to click on 'More apps' and discover additional tools that can boost your productivity. - **Ribbon Layout**: You can switch between Classic and Simplified ribbon layouts by clicking the drop-down arrow at the top right.
  4. Managing Emails in Outlook
    When you open Mail, you will see a quick view of your standard and custom folders, a list of received messages, and a reading pane for reviewing message content. The Favorites section at the top of the navigation panel provides shortcuts to important folders like Inbox and Sent Items. You can manage your emails by right-clicking in your inbox to access options such as creating new folders, deleting messages, or marking them as unread.
  5. Using the Reading Pane and Contact Management
    The center pane displays your email list, allowing you to select an item to view in the Reading pane. You can also hover over a contact's name or address to see their contact card, where you can add them to your contact list using the ellipses. Additionally, the toolbar at the top enables you to create new messages or manage selected items.
  6. Searching and Filtering Emails
    Outlook Online offers robust search functionality to quickly find emails, events, and contacts. In a future video, we will explore the searching, sorting, and filtering options in detail to help you manage your inbox more effectively.

FAQ :

How do I access Outlook Online?

To access Outlook Online, log in to the Microsoft 365 portal with your credentials. Once signed in, you will be redirected to the Microsoft 365 home page where you can open the Outlook app.

What features does Outlook Online offer?

Outlook Online offers features such as a calendar for organizing activities, a reading pane for quick email previews, a ribbon layout for easy navigation, and the ability to manage emails through right-click options.

How can I create a new folder in Outlook?

To create a new folder in Outlook, right-click on the parent folder in your inbox and select 'Create New Subfolder' from the context menu.

What is the purpose of the Reading Pane?

The Reading Pane allows users to quickly view the content of an email without having to open it in a separate window, enhancing efficiency.

How can I find emails quickly in Outlook Online?

You can use the search feature in Outlook Online to quickly find emails, events, and contacts by entering keywords related to what you are looking for.


Quelques cas d'usages :

Organizing Team Meetings

Use the Calendar feature in Outlook Online to schedule and manage team meetings. You can create events, invite participants, and set reminders to ensure everyone is informed and prepared.

Email Management for Sales Teams

Sales teams can utilize the Reading Pane and right-click options to efficiently manage their emails. By categorizing and organizing emails into folders, they can prioritize leads and follow-ups effectively.

Collaborating with Workgroups

The Groups feature in Outlook allows users to collaborate with workgroups by providing quick access to shared files and communication tools, enhancing teamwork and productivity.

Contact Management

Use the Contact Card feature to manage and update contact information easily. This is particularly useful for networking and maintaining professional relationships.

Streamlining Email Sorting

By utilizing the drag and drop functionality, users can quickly organize their inbox by moving emails into specific folders, improving overall email management and reducing clutter.


Glossaire :

Microsoft 365

A cloud-based suite of productivity applications and services offered by Microsoft, including tools like Outlook, Word, Excel, and more.

Outlook Online

The web-based version of Microsoft Outlook that allows users to manage their emails, calendars, and contacts through a web browser.

Ribbon Layout

A user interface element in Microsoft applications that organizes commands and tools into a set of tabs, allowing for easier access to features.

Reading Pane

A feature in Outlook that allows users to preview the content of an email without opening it in a new window.

Context Menu

A menu that appears upon right-clicking an item, providing quick access to various options related to that item.

Contact Card

A pop-up window that displays detailed information about a contact when hovering over their name or email address.

Drag and Drop

A common action in computer interfaces where a user can select an item and move it to a different location by holding down the mouse button.

Subfolder

A folder that is created within another folder, allowing for better organization of files and emails.

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To access the Microsoft 365 portal and
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check your e-mail in web mode with all
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the latest Outlook Online features,
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log in with your credentials.
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Once you're signed in, you'll be
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redirected to the Microsoft 365 home page.
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Here you can open the Outlook app online.
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Either click this icon
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or use the app launcher.
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Launching Outlook Web App takes
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you straight to your inbox.
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Let's get to know Outlook on the web as
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well as a different navigation menus.
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Outlook on the web makes it simple
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to keep your e-mail, calendar,
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and contacts right at your fingertips.
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Here are a few of the great features to use.
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Click on Calendar to use the new board.
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This powerful tool helps you organize
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your activities in a personalized way.
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On the left menu bar,
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click on More apps and find more convenient
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tools to increase your productivity.
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Another new feature is the ribbon layout.
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You can switch from Classic to Simplified.
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Just click on the drop down arrow at the
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top right and select Simplified Ribbon.
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Let's go back to Mail.
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When you open Mail, you get a quick view
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of your standard and any custom folders,
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a list of received messages,
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and a reading pane that lets you quickly
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review the content of any message you choose.
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The favorite section of Outlook,
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located at the top of the navigation panel,
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contains shortcuts to folders such as your
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Inbox, Sent Items, and Search folders.
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Folders provides access to sending
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and receiving e-mail.
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Features Groups gives quick access
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to workgroups to which you belong.
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The left menu bar lets you navigate between
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different Outlook modules such as Calendar,
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Contacts, Shared Files, and many others.
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Let's go back to Mail.
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The center pane displays your e-mail list.
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Simply select an item to
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view it in the Reading pane.
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To manage your items,
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use right click in your inbox.
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For example,
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if you want to create a new filing folder,
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right click on the parent folder,
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then choose Create New Subfolder from
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the context menu in the center pane.
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Right click a message to see a menu
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of options such as Delete, Move,
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copy, categorize, Mark as Unread.
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You can also use drag and Drop to store
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an e-mail in a specific folder or to
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move any folder in the reading pane.
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See details about contacts when you hover
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over their name or address fields in e-mail.
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When the contact card appears,
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use the ellipses to add
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them to your contact list.
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Use the toolbar at the top to create a new
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message or manage one or more selected items.
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Search lets you quickly find emails,
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events, and contacts in another video.
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We will see in detail the searching,
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sorting and filtering
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options in Outlook Online.

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