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Microsoft Exchange and Outlook Tips & Techniques


Microsoft Exchange Server expert William Lefkovics answers technical questions about Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Outlook.

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

By John Savill, 05/11/2012

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?

By William Lefkovics, 05/10/2012

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?

By William Lefkovics, 05/03/2012

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?

By William Lefkovics, 04/26/2012

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?

By William Lefkovics, 04/19/2012

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

By William Lefkovics, 04/05/2012

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?

By William Lefkovics, 03/29/2012

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?

By William Lefkovics, 03/22/2012

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?

By William Lefkovics, 03/15/2012

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?

By William Lefkovics, 01/03/2012

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.


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