Outlook and Email
Success Criteria Student will be able to access their email using Outlook. Students will know the different types of emails and how to determine which to use based on the audience. Students will be able to successfully find a teacher’s email address through the Outlook application. Students will be able to attach a document or file to an email and successfully send. Student will be able to create or modify an Outlook signature. Student will know where to access email if they do not have Outlook.
Ways to Access Your Email: Outlook Webmail
Ways to Access Outlook 1. Start Menu 2. Search bar 3. Desktop Icon
Outlook via the Start Menu
Outlook via Search Bar
Outlook via Desktop Icon Double click on the desktop icon
Outlook via Desktop Icon Don’t have an icon? Create one: Right click the icon in the start menu, choose MORE, then choose open file location Right click and choose Create shortcut..
Sending an Email Be sure to be in the HOME tab. Click NEW EMAIL
To field: You can either enter an email address fully, or search for an email. Click TO to bring up the search screen. Then you can search for an email and either place it in the desired field (To, CC, or BCC). Start typing a name then press “Ctrl-K” this also brings up a search screen. This shortcut is known as a “HOT KEY”
Attaching a Document While sending an email, click the ATTACH FILE button. This will bring up a list of current documents/files you have been working on. At the bottom of the list you will see Browse this PC. This will allow you to browse/search for the file you want to attach.
Creating a Default Signature From the main Outlook screen, choose FILE Choose OPTIONS Click MAIL and then SIGNATURES
OR Click NEW. Name your signature. Type your signature into the text box. You can add color or change fonts just like in word. Recommend using a simple signature like Sincerely, Student Name Thank You, BE SURE TO SAVE!!!!! OR
Adding Shortcuts to the Outlook Taskbar Click on the drop-down arrow. Here you can choose more items to add to your taskbar. Choosing MORE COMMANDS will bring up all options.