Microsoft Outlook Shortcut Keys (Basic to Advanced)
Here are some shortcut keys for Microsoft Outlook, from basic to more advanced:
Shortcut Keys | Function |
---|---|
Alt+H | Go to the Home tab |
Alt+S | Send a message |
Ctrl+2 | Go to calendar |
Ctrl+M | Check for new messages |
Ctrl+1 | Switch to mail view |
Ctrl+3 | Switch to the contacts view |
Ctrl+Shift+B | Open the Address Book |
Ctrl+Shift+A | To create an appointment |
Ctrl+Shift+L | To create a contact group |
Ctrl+Shift+Q | Create a meeting request |
Ctrl+Shift+N | To create a not |
What is Microsoft Outlook?
Microsoft Outlook is an email client and personal information manager developed and introduced by Microsoft in 1997. It is a popular part of the Microsoft Office suite of productivity applications. The main feature of Outlook is the email functionality, allowing users to send, receive, and organize emails. One of the biggest advantages of using Microsoft Outlook is that it can serve the purpose of both, a stand-alone application and also a multi-user software. An individual can use it as an email client-server and by an Organisation that requires shared features like a mailbox, calendar, appointments, etc. Outlook can be used as a standalone application for individual use or as part of Microsoft Exchange Server or Office 365 for business purposes, providing collaboration features like shared calendars and address books.
Microsoft Outlook can be used on its own or as part of the Microsoft Office suite and Office 365, which also contains Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Outlook has many features to make managing your communication and schedule easier, like the ability to categorize and prioritize emails, set reminders for upcoming events, and share calendars with others.