Microsoft Office 2000

Lesson 8: Outlook 2000

Opening Outlook and Parts of the Outlook Screen

Let’s begin using Outlook 2000.

To open Outlook 2000:
Click on Start – Programs – Microsoft Outlook

Let’s look at the parts of the Microsoft Outlook screen (see Microsoft Office 2000 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide pp. 392-393 or click on the link below):

Diagram of the Microsoft Outlook Screen

• Menu bar - click on a menu option to see a list of commands
• Standard toolbar - frequently used menu options
• Advanced toolbar - additional buttons related to the folder
• Inbox messages - shows current email Inbox messages
• Outlook bar - shortcuts to the major areas of Outlook
• Message count bar - shows number of messages in folder (total number and number unread)
• Folder list - list of current folders
• Preview pane - shows first lines of selected message
• Office Assistant - quick help when you need it

Take a few minutes now to become familiar with these features and locate them on Microsoft Outlook as it is displayed on your screen.

When you have finished reviewing these features, go on to the next page.

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