Outlook

Want to move your emails to Gmail? In this guide, I will share with you the easiest methods to transfer or migrate emails from Outlook to Gmail. Let’s get started. Why do users transfer emails to Gmail? Both services have their own strengths and weaknesses, and both of them have a large ecosystem of apps. Here are some reasons why some users switch to Gmail: Gmail and Outlook are unique in their ways, and some people enjoy the experience of one over the other. In terms of technical reasons, other users (or their businesses) use more apps from Google, so […]

Not sure how to add an email as a task? In this guide, I’ll show you all the methods on how to create a task from an email in Microsoft Outlook easily. Let’s get started! What are Outlook tasks? Technically, there’s no app or function that’s called Outlook tasks. This came from the integration of Microsoft To Do, which is a lightweight task app with Outlook integration. The integration is powerful enough that you can actually use To Do’s full functionality within Outlook. You can then plan and create tasks, create different task lists, and even share those tasks with

Want to access SharePoint straight from Outlook? In this guide, let’s take a look at your options if you want to access SharePoint directly from Outlook. Let’s get started. How much SharePoint can you access? This depends on the Outlook version that you’re using. I have tried different out-of-the-box options and here’s what I found: Outlook isn’t similar to Microsoft Teams which allows you to use the whole functionality of a SharePoint site. But on the brighter side, it lets you attach documents easily as long as their folders were recently opened. The new Outlook is the best since it

Got some tasks you want to share? In this guide, I’ll show you how you can easily share tasks in Outlook with other users with the To-Do integration. Let’s get started! Microsoft Outlook and To Do Integration You may already be familiar with To Do from Microsoft. It’s a lightweight task app that’s perfect for individual use and has great integration with Outlook. This is the interface: Whether you’re using the old or the new Outlook, you will get the To Do add-on on your Outlook quite easily. You can also add an email directly as an event or as

Want to change your job title on your Outlook card? In this guide, let’s talk about how to change your job title in Outlook and why you need the IT admin or HR for that. Let’s get started! Check Your Microsoft Account Before everything else, let’s settle first that what we’re talking about is the Outlook card and not the email signature. It’s what you see when you hover a user/sender/recipient on Outlook: Related: How to Add Signatures in Outlook 365: Beginner’s Guide With that out of the way, there’s an easy way to check (from Outlook) if you can

Can you save an email as a PDF with attachments? In this guide, let’s talk about how you can go around saving an email as a PDF and include the attachments as well. Let’s get started! Can you include the attachments in the PDF? There are numerous ways to download and save Outlook emails — and attachments. Unfortunately, none would enable you to download Outlook messages and save the attachments into one PDF directly. Here’s a workaround for that: If the attachment is already in a PDF format, then it’s easier since you can just save it right away. But if it’s

Want to change your sender name? In this guide, you will learn how to easily change your sender name in Outlook and if you’re using an Exchange account. Let’s get started! Why change your display name? Imagine if you’re sending an email professionally, and they can see your name as “TheWizard_013”. 😅 The truth is, changing your sender name can be more significant than it might seem at first glance. Some of the reasons include: I know users who might prefer nicknames or shortened versions of their names since those sound better. There are also cases when incorrect or informal names

Want to save your emails from Outlook? In this guide, I’ll share how you can save an email in the new and old Outlook interface step-by-step. Let’s get started! Saving Emails in the New Outlook When the new version started rolling out, there were a few problems in saving emails. Some folks found a workaround by simply forwarding the email to their email account as an attachment. But that’s not what we’re looking for here, right? 🙂 Save as .eml The simplest way to save emails in the new Outlook is the “save as” function. Open the email you want

Got another email account? In this guide, you will learn how to easily add another email account in Outlook and view the messages from that account. Let’s get started! Why add multiple email accounts? Well, it makes sense especially if you have various email accounts and you want them all in one place. That way, you don’t have to switch between different apps, browser tabs, or even email services. Since we’re talking about Outlook, you can also take advantage of automated rules and alerts, customization features, etc. How to Add an Email Account to Outlook Thankfully, adding another email account

Need to attach something to your email? In this guide, you will learn how to easily attach a file to an email in Outlook in a few simple steps. Let’s get started! Why attach files to emails? Attaching files to emails is a norm, as it allows users to share documents, images, presentations, and more. The reasons can be exhaustive. But here are the most common: This ability to attach files to email messages improves the usability of email as a communication tool. It enables a more efficient and effective exchange of information in a multitude of contexts. 🙂 How