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How to prevent safe emails from being sent to the Junk Email folder in Outlook
To add a sender to the safe list in Outlook, open Settings > Mail > Junk Mail > Safe senders and domains, click on “Add safe sender,” the sender email address or domain, and click “OK.” Although the web version of Outlook does a pretty good job filtering unwanted emails, sometimes, it may not be able to distinguish between a…
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How to Create and Use an Email Template in the New Microsoft Outlook
Quick Links How to Create Your Template How to Edit or Delete Your Template Email templates are great for ensuring consistency, saving time, and avoiding typos. However, as Microsoft transitioned from the classic Outlook to the new Outlook, the process for creating, using, and editing templates changed significantly. Here’s the method that works the best for me. How to Create…
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Microsoft Outlook workaround fixes freezes when copying text
Microsoft is investigating a known issue that affects Microsoft 365 customers and causes classic Outlook to hang or freeze when copying text. These problems appear on systems running Outlook Current Channel Version 2409 (Build 18025.20096) or higher or when using languages with an IME (Input Method Editor). “When you select text in a classic Outlook email and then use the…
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Disable Focused Inbox on any version of Outlook
To turn off Focused Inbox in Outlook from Microsoft 365, 2021, or 2019, click the “View” tab and click to clear the “Show Focused Inbox” option. On the new Outlook app for Windows 11, select the account, open Settings > Mail > Layout, select the account, choose the “Don’t sort my messages” option, and click “Save.” On Outlook web, open Settings…
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Microsoft Outlook bug blocks email logins, causes app crashes
Microsoft is investigating an Outlook bug causing desktop app crashes, high system resource usage, and preventing users from logging into their accounts. While the company said these ongoing issues only affect European customers, users worldwide have since reported experiencing the same sign-in and app instability problems. “We’re investigating an issue in which users in Europe may be experiencing crashing, not…
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8 Outlook Search Tips to Find Emails Instantly
Searching for an email in an overflowing inbox can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. However, smart use of Outlook’s search features let you quickly locate what you need without wasting time sifting through the clutter. Below are some search tips to help you find any email in seconds. 1 Use Targeted Keywords or Phrases You should…
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5 Reasons Why I Schedule My Outlook Emails
Nowadays, I hardly ever click Send after drafting my emails in Outlook. I’ve realized that delaying—or scheduling—my emails helps me avoid the potential pitfalls of sending them as soon as I’ve finished typing them, and the new Outlook for Windows has made this process straightforward. If I wanted to schedule an email in the classic Outlook, I had to open…
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Manage Your Outlook Attachments Like a Pro with These 8 Tips
Nearly every email we send or receive includes an attachment. However, these attachments can easily be misplaced without proper management and become hard to track. To keep your Outlook inbox organized, you should handle the attachments wisely. Here are some practices I strictly follow to do that. 1 Direct Emails With Attachments to a Designated Folder I always organize emails…
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This Single Feature Makes New Outlook for Windows Worth It
I’ve used Outlook for decades in both personal and professional settings and have come to depend on its integration with the Windows ecosystem. The new Outlook brings a refreshed calendar management system that is a huge improvement that makes my work—and hopefully yours—much easier. The Old Outlook Calendar Had Problems The old Outlook breaks each calendar into its own window,…
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Microsoft shares workaround for Outlook crashing after opening
Microsoft has shared a workaround for a known issue affecting Microsoft 365 customers and causing classic Outlook to crash after opening or when starting up in Safe mode. Impacted users can confirm if they’re affected by this specific issue by looking for Event 1000 or Event 1001 crashes in the Windows Event Viewer Application Log with 0xc0000005 exception codes linked…
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