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Navigating Outlook

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Viewing Emails

Starting from the left, you will see your folders, if you right click on your email address you have the ability to create new folders to organize your emails. If you have access to shared mailboxes you will see them below.

Select a folder to display emails in the middle of your screen. When an email is selected you will see a preview of that email on the right. From here you can reply, forward or quickly schedule a Teams meeting with individuals on the email. Double click an email to open it in a separate window if desired.

Sending an Email
  1. Select "New Email" in the top left
  2. Once your message is complete select "Send" in the top left.

Looking for an email address? Don't worry! All SNHU email addresses are included in your address book, start typing who you are looking for and they will appear. Be aware we do have many people with the same name, be sure to double check who you are sending an email to.

Creating an Email Signature

Our internal Marketing Department has established guidelines for creating an email signature and using the SNHU logo. Be sure to review the requirements at brand.snhu.edu. Additionally, check with your manager for any department-specific guidelines.

Microsoft Support has the most up-to-date help articles for their product.

The link for this topic can be found here: Create and Add An Email Signature in Outlook

Creating an Automatic Reply

Departments may require specific verbiage to be included in your out of office message. Please consult your manager for any specific guidelines.

Microsoft Support has the most up-to-date help articles for their products.

The link for this topic can be found here: Set Up Auto Reply (Out of Office)

Creating a Meeting Invite

Did you know you are part of a Microsoft Team?  This allows you to see all the calendars of everyone on your team.

Appointments vs. Meetings: Appointments are meetings/ reminders for yourself. I.e scheduling your lunch break so others know not to schedule meetings with you during that time. Meetings allow you to invite others and create a virtual invitation link.

  1. Select the Calendar icon in the top left of your main Outlook screen.
  2. Select "New Teams Meeting"
  3. Enter your meeting title
  4. Enter required and optional participants.
  5. Select the "Schedule Assistant" button to easily see when everyone in your meeting is available to meet.
  6. If you select a timeframe in the assistant window it will automatically add it to the meeting invite.
  7. The Teams meeting link will be added to the email after you send it.
  8. Feel free to add an agenda or include any relevant files to the meeting invite
  9. Once you are done, select "Send"
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