Microsoft® Office Outlook® 2007 Inside Out

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By Jim Boyce, Beth Sheresh, Doug Sheresh

Publisher: Microsoft Press

Released: January 2007

Pages: 1120

You’re beyond the basics, so dive right in and really take control of your communications and workday! This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It’s all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Outlook 2007—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery!

Configure and customize Outlook 2007 with advanced set up options
Learn advanced techniques for managing e-mail and new RSS features
Optimize efficiency—organize and share your calendar, tasks, and notes
Use Business Contact Manager to keep track of clients’ information and other critical data
Implement virus protection, encryption, spam filters, and other security features
Set up a VPN, remote LAN, HTTP over RPC, and Outlook Web Access
Support expanded client and server collaboration capabilities
Configure Outlook 2007 as a Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 client
Create macros and custom forms with Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications

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Fully searchable eBook—plus bonus chapters
Sample macros and templates for running custom print jobs
Tools and add-ins for extending and customizing Outlook 2007
Articles from the experts: programming, customizing, supporting Outlook
Links to demos, webcasts, and user communities
References for finding Outlook 2003 commands in Outlook 2007
Windows Vista Product Guide eReference and other eBooks

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Working with Outlook
1. Chapter 1 What’s New in Outlook 2007
  1. A New Interface
  2. Instant Search
  3. Calendar Changes
  4. E-Mail Changes
  5. Color Categories
  6. Collaboration and Sharing Improvements
  7. And More...
2. Chapter 2 Outlook Overview and Startup
  1. Overview of Outlook
  2. How Outlook Stores Data
  3. Understanding Messaging Protocols
  4. Security Provisions in Outlook
  5. Options for Starting Outlook
3. Chapter 3 Configuring Outlook Profiles and Accounts
  1. Understanding the Outlook 2007 Startup Wizard
  2. Configuring Accounts and Services
  3. Understanding Profiles
  4. Configuring Online and Offline Data Storage
4. Chapter 4 Working in and Configuring Outlook
  1. Understanding the Outlook Folders
  2. Working with the Standard Outlook Views
  3. Using Other Outlook Features
  4. Configuring Outlook Options
  5. Using Outlook on the Web
  6. Accessing Your Mail Through a Browser
  7. Configuring Windows Settings for Outlook
  8. Using Add-Ins
  9. Using Outlook Effectively
5. Chapter 5 Creating and Using Categories
  1. Understanding Categories
  2. Customizing Your Category List
  3. Assigning Categories to Outlook Items
  4. Modifying Categories and Category Assignments
  5. Organizing Data with Categories
  6. Viewing Selected Categories Only
  7. Sharing a Category List
  8. Using Categories Effectively
E-Mail and Other Messaging
1. Chapter 6 Managing Address Books and Distribution Lists
  1. Understanding Address Books
  2. Configuring Address Books and Addressing Options
  3. Finding People in the Address Book
  4. Using AutoComplete for Addresses
  5. Using Distribution Lists
  6. Automatically Adding Addresses to the Address Book
  7. Using the Mobile Address Book
2. Chapter 7 Using Internet Mail Accounts
  1. Using Internet POP3 E-Mail Accounts
  2. Using IMAP Accounts
  3. Using Outlook with CompuServe
  4. Using Hotmail and Other HTTP-Based Services
  5. Using Multiple Accounts
  6. Keeping a Copy of Your Mail on the Server
  7. Setting Your Own Computer as the Outgoing Mail Server
  8. Viewing Full Message Headers
3. Chapter 8 Sending and Receiving Messages
  1. Working with Messages
  2. Controlling Synchronization and Send/Receive Times
  3. Configuring Other Messaging Options
  4. Managing Messages and Attachments
4. Chapter 9 Beyond Simple Text Messages
  1. Formatting Text in Messages
  2. Using Tables
  3. Using Special Text Features
  4. Including Illustrations in Messages
  5. Using Symbols in a Message
  6. Working with Hyperlinks
  7. Including Other Items in a Message
  8. Customizing the Appearance of Your Messages
  9. Using Signatures
  10. Using the Proofing and Research Tools
5. Chapter 10 Finding and Organizing Messages
  1. Finding and Organizing Messages with Search Folders
  2. Flagging and Monitoring Messages and Contacts
  3. Grouping Messages by Customizing the Folder View
  4. Filtering a View Using Categories
  5. Managing E-Mail Effectively
6. Chapter 11 Processing Messages Automatically
  1. Understanding Message Rules
  2. Creating and Using Rules
  3. Controlling Rules
  4. Sharing Rules with Others
  5. Backing Up and Restoring Rules
  6. Using the Organize Pane to Create Rules
  7. Using Rules to Move Messages Between Accounts
  8. Running Rules Manually and in Specific Folders
7. Chapter 12 Managing Junk E-Mail
  1. How Outlook 2007 Junk E-Mail Filtering Works
  2. How Outlook 2007 Phishing Protection Works
  3. Enabling and Configuring Junk E-Mail Filtering
  4. Controlling Automatic Downloads
  5. Marking and Unmarking Junk E-Mail
  6. Creating Other Junk E-Mail Rules
  7. Other Spam Filtering Solutions
  8. Managing Junk E-Mail Effectively
8. Chapter 13 Automatically Responding to Messages
  1. Creating Automatic Responses with the Out Of Office Assistant
  2. Creating Automatic Responses with Custom Rules
9. Chapter 14 Securing Your System, Messages, and Identity
  1. Configuring HTML Message Handling
  2. Protecting Messages with Digital Signatures
  3. Signing Messages
  4. Encrypting Messages
  5. Protecting Data with Information Rights Management
10. Chapter 15 Receiving Messages Selectively
  1. Understanding Remote Mail Options
  2. Working with Message Headers
  3. Selective Downloading for POP3 Using Send/Receive Groups
11. Chapter 16 Using RSS Feeds
  1. Understanding RSS
  2. Configuring RSS
  3. Adding RSS Feeds to Outlook
  4. Using Your RSS Feeds
  5. Adding an OPML File to Outlook
  6. Managing Your RSS Feeds
  7. Setting RSS Properties
12. Chapter 17 Using LDAP Directory Services
  1. Overview of LDAP Services
  2. Configuring a Directory Service Account in Outlook
  3. Configuring a Directory Service Account in Windows Mail
  4. Using LDAP to Find People
Working with Contacts
1. Chapter 18 Creating and Managing Your Contacts
  1. Working with the Contacts Folder
  2. Creating a Contact Entry
  3. Creating Other Contacts Folders
  4. Working with Contacts
  5. Viewing Contacts
  6. Printing Contacts
  7. Working with Distribution Lists
  8. Sharing Contacts
  9. Setting Contact Options
  10. Using Contacts Effectively
2. Chapter 19 Using Microsoft Business Contact Manager
  1. Understanding What Business Contact Manager Can Do
  2. Using the Business Contact Manager Interface
  3. Working with Business Contacts
  4. Creating and Using Accounts
  5. Creating and Using Business Projects
  6. Working with Project Tasks
  7. Creating and Using Opportunities
  8. Creating Marketing Campaigns
  9. Tracking Item History
  10. Attaching Items
  11. Creating Reports
  12. Importing and Exporting Information
  13. Managing Your Business Contact Manager Data
Managing Your Time and Tasks
1. Chapter 20 Scheduling Appointments
  1. Calendar Basics
  2. Working with One-Time Appointments
  3. Working with One-Time Events
  4. Creating a Recurring Appointment or Event
  5. Modifying an Appointment or Event
  6. Using Categories and Colors
  7. Printing Calendar Items
  8. Customizing the Current Calendar View
  9. Creating a Custom View
  10. Backing Up Your Schedule
  11. Managing Time Zones
  12. Managing Your Calendar Effectively
2. Chapter 21 Scheduling Meetings and Resources
  1. Sending a Meeting Request
  2. Sending a Meeting Request with Scheduling Assistant
  3. Responding to a Meeting Request
  4. Scheduling Resources
  5. Managing Meetings Effectively
3. Chapter 22 Managing Your Tasks
  1. Working with Tasks in the Tasks Folder
  2. Assigning Tasks to Others
  3. Viewing and Customizing the Tasks Folder
  4. Working with Tasks in Other Ways
  5. Managing Tasks Effectively
4. Chapter 23 Tracking Documents and Activities with the Journal
  1. Understanding the Outlook Journal
  2. Using Automatic Journaling
  3. Adding Journal Items Manually
  4. Creating and Using Custom Entry Types
  5. Changing Journal Entries
  6. Connecting Journal Activities to Individual Contacts
  7. Viewing the Journal
  8. Printing Journal Items
  9. Sharing Journal Information
  10. Using the Journal Effectively
5. Chapter 24 Making Notes
  1. Understanding Outlook Notes
  2. Configuring Note Options
  3. Working with Notes
  4. Viewing Notes
  5. Creating New Notes Folders
Customizing Outlook
1. Chapter 25 Using Templates
  1. Working with E-Mail Templates
  2. Using Other Outlook Template Types
  3. Editing Templates
  4. Sharing Templates
  5. Using Templates Effectively
2. Chapter 26 Customizing the Outlook Interface
  1. Customizing the Navigation Pane
  2. Customizing the To-Do Bar
  3. Customizing Toolbars
  4. Customizing Outlook Today View
3. Chapter 27 Creating Custom Views and Print Styles
  1. Creating and Using Custom Views
  2. Printing in Outlook
  3. Custom Printing with Scripts and Word
  4. Custom Printing with Excel
4. Chapter 28 Designing and Using Forms
  1. Overview of Standard Forms, Item Types, and Message Classes
  2. Creating Custom Forms from Standard Forms
  3. Creating Custom Forms from Scratch
  4. Creating Multipage Forms
  5. Adding and Arranging Controls
  6. Adding Graphics to Forms
  7. Adding User-Defined Fields
  8. Using Office Documents to Create Outlook Forms
  9. Publishing and Sharing Forms
  10. Using Forms Effectively
5. Chapter 29 Automating Common Tasks
  1. Understanding Automation Options
  2. Understanding Macros
  3. Using Macros
  4. Setting Macro Security
  5. Signing Your Macros to Avoid Security Warnings
Managing and Securing Outlook
1. Chapter 30 Managing Outlook Folders and Data
  1. Understanding Outlook Folders
  2. Working with the Folder List
  3. Using and Managing Folders
  4. Using Web Views with Folders
  5. Using Multiple Personal Folders
  6. Managing Data
2. Chapter 31 Archiving, Backing Up, and Restoring Outlook Data
  1. Archiving Your Outlook Data
  2. Configuring Automatic Archiving
  3. Backing Up and Restoring Data
3. Chapter 32 Moving Data in and out of Outlook with Import/Export
  1. Exporting Data
  2. Importing Data
4. Chapter 33 Finding and Organizing Outlook Data
  1. Using Instant Search
  2. Searching for Contacts
  3. Using Advanced Find
  4. Organizing Data
  5. Organizing Your Outlook Items Effectively
5. Chapter 34 Security and Virus Protection
  1. Providing Virus Protection
  2. Protecting Against Viruses in Attachments
  3. Configuring Blocked Attachments
  4. Opening Blocked Attachments
  5. Protecting Against Office Macro Viruses
  6. Enabling Applications to Send E-Mail with Outlook
  7. Tips for Securing Your System
Collaboration
1. Chapter 35 Delegating Responsibilities to an Assistant
  1. Delegation Overview
  2. Assigning Delegates and Working as an Assistant
  3. Granting Access to Folders
2. Chapter 36 Sharing Calendars
  1. Sharing Your Calendar
  2. Managing Your Shared Calendar Information
  3. Working with Group Schedules
  4. Creating Your Own Free/Busy Server
  5. Publishing Your Calendar as a Web Page
3. Chapter 37 Integrating Outlook with Other Office Applications
  1. Using Contacts for a Mail Merge in Word
  2. Performing a Mail Merge from Outlook
  3. Exporting Contacts to Access
  4. Importing Contacts from Access
  5. Exporting Contacts to Excel
  6. Importing Contacts from Excel
  7. Exporting Tasks to Office Applications
  8. Using Notes in Other Applications
4. Chapter 38 Integrating Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Project
  1. Overview of Microsoft Project
  2. Integrating Your Outlook Calendar
  3. Integrating Your Address Book
  4. Keeping Track of Your Progress
  5. Integrating Communication Features
5. Chapter 39 Collaborating Online with Office
  1. New Collaboration Features: Beyond Microsoft Office Outlook 2007
  2. Using the Correct Collaboration Tools
  3. Using Microsoft Office Live Communications Server
  4. Using Microsoft Office Communicator
  5. Using Microsoft Office Live Meeting
  6. The Microsoft Office Live Services
Working with Office Server and SharePoint Services
1. Chapter 40 Collaboration with Outlook and Windows SharePoint Services
  1. Understanding Windows SharePoint Services Collaboration
  2. Setting Up Alerts
  3. Working with Shared Documents
  4. Working with Shared Contacts
  5. Linking a Team Calendar to Outlook
  6. Configuring Alerts in Outlook
  7. Using Outlook to Work with SharePoint Libraries and Files
Using Outlook with Exchange Server
1. Chapter 41 Configuring the Exchange Server Client
  1. Outlook as an Exchange Server Client
  2. Configuring General Properties
  3. Configuring Advanced Properties
  4. Configuring Security Properties
  5. Configuring Connection Properties
  6. Configuring Remote Mail Properties
2. Chapter 42 Using Outlook with Exchange Server
  1. Sending Messages
  2. Recalling a Sent Message Before It Is Read
  3. Copying Global Addresses to Your Contacts Folder
  4. Voting in Outlook
3. Chapter 43 Working Offline and Remotely
  1. Offline vs. Remote
  2. Establishing a Remote LAN Connection
  3. Working Offline with Outlook 2007 and Exchange Server
  4. Using Remote Mail
  5. Configuring Cached Exchange Mode Synchronization
Mobility
1. Chapter 44 Accessing Your Outlook Items Through a Web Browser
  1. Overview of Outlook Web Access
  2. Using Outlook Web Access
2. Chapter 45 Making Outlook Mobile
  1. Why Mobility Is Important
  2. Overview of Mobility Features in Exchange Server
  3. Using Outlook Anywhere for Remote Access to Exchange Server
  4. Using Outlook Mobile Service Accounts

Appendix Index to Troubleshooting Topics
Appendix About the Authors
Appendix Choose the Right Book for You
1. Published and Upcoming Titles

Title:

Microsoft® Office Outlook® 2007 Inside Out

By:

Jim Boyce, Beth Sheresh, Doug Sheresh

Publisher:

Microsoft Press

Formats:

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Print:

January 2007

Ebook:

November 2009

Pages:

1120

Print ISBN:

978-0-7356-2328-6

| ISBN 10:

0-7356-2328-7

Ebook ISBN:

978-0-7356-9027-1

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Working with Outlook

Chapter 1 What’s New in Outlook 2007

Chapter 2 Outlook Overview and Startup

Chapter 3 Configuring Outlook Profiles and Accounts

Chapter 4 Working in and Configuring Outlook

Chapter 5 Creating and Using Categories

E-Mail and Other Messaging

Chapter 6 Managing Address Books and Distribution Lists

Chapter 7 Using Internet Mail Accounts

Chapter 8 Sending and Receiving Messages

Chapter 9 Beyond Simple Text Messages

Chapter 10 Finding and Organizing Messages

Chapter 11 Processing Messages Automatically

Chapter 12 Managing Junk E-Mail

Chapter 13 Automatically Responding to Messages

Chapter 14 Securing Your System, Messages, and Identity

Chapter 15 Receiving Messages Selectively

Chapter 16 Using RSS Feeds

Chapter 17 Using LDAP Directory Services

Working with Contacts

Chapter 18 Creating and Managing Your Contacts

Chapter 19 Using Microsoft Business Contact Manager

Managing Your Time and Tasks

Chapter 20 Scheduling Appointments

Chapter 21 Scheduling Meetings and Resources

Chapter 22 Managing Your Tasks

Chapter 23 Tracking Documents and Activities with the Journal

Chapter 24 Making Notes

Customizing Outlook

Chapter 25 Using Templates

Chapter 26 Customizing the Outlook Interface

Chapter 27 Creating Custom Views and Print Styles

Chapter 28 Designing and Using Forms

Chapter 29 Automating Common Tasks

Managing and Securing Outlook

Chapter 30 Managing Outlook Folders and Data

Chapter 31 Archiving, Backing Up, and Restoring Outlook Data

Chapter 32 Moving Data in and out of Outlook with Import/Export

Chapter 33 Finding and Organizing Outlook Data

Chapter 34 Security and Virus Protection

Collaboration

Chapter 35 Delegating Responsibilities to an Assistant

Chapter 36 Sharing Calendars

Chapter 37 Integrating Outlook with Other Office Applications

Chapter 38 Integrating Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Project

Chapter 39 Collaborating Online with Office

Working with Office Server and SharePoint Services

Chapter 40 Collaboration with Outlook and Windows SharePoint Services

Using Outlook with Exchange Server

Chapter 41 Configuring the Exchange Server Client

Chapter 42 Using Outlook with Exchange Server

Chapter 43 Working Offline and Remotely

Mobility

Chapter 44 Accessing Your Outlook Items Through a Web Browser

Chapter 45 Making Outlook Mobile

Appendix Index to Troubleshooting Topics

Appendix About the Authors

Appendix Choose the Right Book for You

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