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A Simplified And Informative Guide To 'outlook Basics'

By Alternative Number 24 Apr, 2024 31

Outlook is one of the leading webmail service providers, and it is used by every small to big company. It is an updated version of Hotmail and part of Microsoft. You can utilize Outlook to send and receive emails, organize meetings through its calendar features, save contacts, and more. If you are new to Outlook, knowing everything about it in one article is impossible. So here we have come up with an introductory guide to Outlook; read it to be aware of the topic. In this article, you will learn about what Outlook is and how to create and access an Outlook account; stay tuned until the end. 

Outlook history 

In 1996, Sabeer Bhatia and Jack Smit introduced Hotmail as a webmail service provider. Microsoft later acquired Hotmail and,2011,launched it again as Outlook, which is now available as a part of Microsft 365 software suites. 

Outlook features 

Outlook features allow you to perform various tasks, some of which are as follows: 

  • It organizes the emails in such a way you can focus on the important ones
  • You can transfer files from the cloud;  hence the receipt always has the latest version
  • You can access Outlook from anywhere across the globe 
  • You can use Outlook to manage the email account, calendaring, journal logging, take managing, contact managing, etc

Getting access to Outlook account 

To start with you first need to install the office apps and then follow these steps: 

  • Open the start menu on your PC or other device and search for Outlook 
  • Provide your Microsoft 365 email address and click 'Continue' 
  • Insert the additional email ID case you wish to use 
  • Provide the password if prompted, and then click on 'Sign.In.'
  • Aftre the account is added, select if you want to set up Outlook mobile
  • Proceed and wait until Outlook downloads the email and other information 

Use your Outlook account 

If you have access to an Outlook account, you can easily create, send, and reply to emails; check it out: 

Create and send an email 

  • Sign in to Outlook account 
  • Proceed with the 'New Email' option under 'Ho.me'
  • Mention the recipient's address, subject, and your message in the body 
  • Once the Outlook email is ready, click on the 'send button' 

Reply and Forward to email 

  • To reply to an email, first select the email 
  • Then hit the reply button 
  • Type your message in the message box 
  • When the message is ready, please send it 

Forward email via Outlook 

  • To forward an email, click on the email first 
  • Click on the forward button and add the receipt address 
  • write the message you want to share and click on the send button 

Conclusion: The article above guides you through Outlook Basics, such as Outlook history, how Outlook works, the various tasks you can perform with Outlook, etc. If more information is required or you still have any queries, talk to the Outlook team, and they will guide you. How do I contact a support person in Outlook? Make a phone call to the Outlook hotline and follow the prompts to speak with agents.