Outlook Preferences

The Outlook Preference Tab in Options dialog box allows for changes in the appearance and the way messages are handled in the inbox. The dialog box will also allow for customizing of other Outlook tools. Fool the steps below to change Outlook options.

  1. To change preferences in Outlook, go to Tools > Options.

    Figure 1
    Options dialog box

  2. The Options dialog box appears. Click the Preferences Tab if not the selected tab. On the Preferences sheet there are five options:
    • E-Mail: change the appearance of messages and the way they are handled.
    • Calendar: customize the appearance of the Calendar
    • Tasks: change the appearance of Tasks
    • Contacts: change default settings for Contact and Journal.
    • Notes: change the appearance of Notes.
  3. When you are finished, click OK or click the next tab you wish to change Outlook Options.
    • Mail Setup: do not change settings here! Information Systems and Services Department will configure Outlook for You.
    • Mail Format: configure Mail format options
    • Spelling: similar to other office products spelling options
    • Security: advanced security options
    • Other: Change Navigation Pane, AutoArchive, reading pane and person's name options here
    • Delegates: Delegates can send items on your behalf. Use the Delegates tab to set permissions for delegates.

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