Microsoft Outlook 97 - Part 2

Course Code NGE71072

Contents

1. Contents
2. Description
3. Audience
4. Prerequisites
5. Objectives
6. Topics Include
7. Duration
8. Minimum Requirements
9. Media

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Description

This course is the second of a two part series which will cover the skills necessary for the Expert User certification exam. The unique Skill Builder instruction uses simulation, questioning, practice, quizzes and multiple study paths to create a learning environment that enhances your enjoyment and comprehension. Preassessment testing in the beginning of each unit will allow you to have a personalized study path based on the knowledge and skills demonstrated. Mastery tests at the end of each unit allow you to verify your understanding of key skills and guide you back to any content that warrants further study.

Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in learning the capabilities of Microsoft Outlook 97. Participants should have taken Microsoft Windows 95 Fundamentals (Course 70011) and the first course in this series.

Prerequisites

(Currently no course prerequisite information)

Objective

• Use the Group Scheduling Component.
• Use all of the Outlook components and integrate them with other applications.

Topics Include

Unit 1: Using the Group Scheduling Component

• Schedule a meeting using the Meeting Planner.
• Schedule a recurring meeting.
• Schedule a multi-day event.
• Customize the calendar view.
• Assign a status to a task.
• Delegate tasks.
• Track assigned tasks.
• Create a meeting request from a contact.
• Create a letter to a contact.
• Assign a task to a contact.
• Record communication activities with a contact in the journal.

Unit 2: Using All the Outlook Components

• Display various kinds of data in Outlook.
• Create a dynamic view.
• Create a filter on a view.
• Manage folders.
• Create an offline folder.
• Synchronize offline folders.
• Create a folder to store shared Outlook items.
• Set sharing permissions for the Calendar folder.
• Manage Outlook items.
• Create an item from an existing item.
• Create an Outlook form.
• Move an item from a public folder to a private folder.
• Categorize items.
• Locate items in Outlook.
• Archive items.
• Print an Outlook item.
• Display a date using natural language.
• Insert the shortcut of a World Wide Web page in a mail message.
• Set Microsoft Word as the default editor for mail.
• Display labels in Microsoft Word.
• Import items from another application.
• Export the contents of a folder from Outlook to another application.

Duration

6

Minimum Requirements

The CDROM version of this course requires:

• At least a 486DX 33Mhz CPU.
• Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher and a Microsoft compatible mouse.
• At least 8MB RAM.
• At least VGA graphics capability with a minimum 512K video RAM (1MB video RAM recommended).
• At least a double speed CDROM drive.
• An MPC compliant sound card with attached speakers or headphones is recommended (Currently, only the CDROM version supports audio).

• At least a 486DX 33Mhz CPU.
• Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher and a Microsoft compatible mouse.
• At least 8MB RAM and 22MB available hard disk space or file server space.
• At least VGA graphics capability with a minimum 512K video RAM (1MB video RAM recommended).

Media