MS+Outlook

=**How do I..**. ** ** =  a. right click on the "inbox" icon in MS Outlook. From the drop-down menu that appears, select "new folder" You can now drag and drop messages into the new folder.
 * Create a new folder?

****Customize the appearance of different messages?** a. from the top menu in outlook select tools --> organize. Select from the options which appear in the new window.

a. from the top menu in outlook select tools --> rules and alerts. Select the "e-mail rules" tab and click "new rule" b. select a template upon which to build your rule. They are organized by task (very generally). Click "next" c. Select the conditions that must be present for the rule to be applied (you may select more than one). Note: some of the rules require additional input from you in the window at the bottom of the screen ("step 2"). Click "next" Example: When a message is sent only to me... d. Select the task/operation you wish to be performed when the criteria you specified is met. Note: some of the tasks require additional input from you in the window at the bottom of the screen ("step 2"). Click "next" Example: forward the message... e. Name the rule. Note: if you want the rule to be turned on and applied immediately, check the box. Click "finish"
 * Create Rules and Filters?**


 * //Rules can be turned on and off at any time. Simply revisit tools --> rules and alerts and check/uncheck the rule you wish to turn on or off.//

Create a signature on the bottom of all my e-mail messages? a. visit tools --> options. There will be several tabs at the top of the new window, click on the one that says "mail format." b. Click on the signature button. c. Create a new signature. Edit by using the box at the bottom of the window. When finished, click save.

//Note: you may include colors, fonts, and links in your signature, but they will only be used if you and your recipient allow HTML e-mails. Most e-mail software supports this, but be aware that this feature can be turned off. You can change your default setting by going to tools --> options and clicking on the "mail format" tab. Make sure that your preference is set to HTML.//

**//** Create an out of office message? ** //Note: because of the unique e-mail setup that we have at SCS, you must create your out of office message by using the SCS webmail provided by Google. To access this version of your mail, visit [|webmail.southfieldchristian.org] and follow the following steps. If you don't know your password, send a tech support request to Matt and Andy. a. Click on "setting" in the top right hand corner of the screen (next to your e-mail address). b. Make sure that you are on the "general" tab. Look down about half-way and you will see the vacation response option. Turn it on and type in your message.

//Note: Make sure that after you return to the office you return to SCS Webmail and turn the vacation notification off!//