Outlook 2003 Menu’s explained
Open Microsoft Outlook 2003. You will get a window similar to the one shown below.
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Go Option
The Go option in the toolbar provides you with a list of shortcuts to the most frequently used feature in MS Outlook.
The Mail option under the Go option displays the folders of your mailbox in the main window.
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You will get a window similar to the one shown below.
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The Calendar option under the Go option displays the calendar in the main window.
![](https://www.techyv.com/sites/default/files/users/sharathr/Day19/Article4/outlook20034.png)
You will get a window similar to the one shown below.
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The Contacts option under the Go option displays the contacts in the main window.
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You will get a window similar to the one shown below.
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The Tasks option under the Go option displays the tasks in the main window.
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You will get a window similar to the one shown below.
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You can write and save notes in MS Outlook using the Notes option under the Go option.
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You will get a window similar to the one shown below.
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The Folder list option under the Go option displays all folders in the main window.
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You will get a window similar to the one shown below.
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The Shortcuts option under the Go option displays all shortcuts in the main window.
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The window looks similar to this. Click on Add new Group or Add New Shortcut to create a new group or shortcut.
![](https://www.techyv.com/sites/default/files/users/sharathr/Day19/Article4/outlook200315.png)
Create shortcuts for various functions in Outlook.
![](https://www.techyv.com/sites/default/files/users/sharathr/Day19/Article4/outlook200316.png)
The Journal option under the Go option displays the journal options for record keeping of the emails and files in the main window.
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You can select the journal options for various categories when the following window appears on clicking yes.
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You can directly jump to a specific folder using the folder option under the Go options.
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You will be presented with a list of folders which you directly want to jump to.
![](https://www.techyv.com/sites/default/files/users/sharathr/Day19/Article4/outlook200321.png)
Action option
Some of the frequently performed actions can be directly accessed to using the Action option.
The New Mail Message options opens up a new window for composing and sending a mail message.
![](https://www.techyv.com/sites/default/files/users/sharathr/Day19/Article4/outlook200322.png)
The New Mail Message Window is shown below.
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You can send a new mail using specific option such as send new email using stationery, plain text, html or rich text format.
![](https://www.techyv.com/sites/default/files/users/sharathr/Day19/Article4/outlook200324.png)
You can follow up a mail by selecting a particular colored category from the list by choosing the Follow Up option as shown below.
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The actions to be performed upon the receipt of a junk mail can be set using the Junk Email option and selecting the appropriate action to be taken
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Reply to a particular email by directly selecting the Reply option under the Action option.
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You will get a new window to reply to a particular email.
![](https://www.techyv.com/sites/default/files/users/sharathr/Day19/Article4/outlook200328.png)
You can reply to all contacts in your MS Outlook if you choose the Reply all option from the Action option.
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Forward an email to another address using the Forward option under the Action option.
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Help Option
The help option provides information about a particular feature and also provides guides for those who do not know about the usage of a particular feature.
You can get help regarding a particular feature by choosing the Microsoft Office Outlook Help.
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You will be presented with a search option where you can enter your query. Outlook will present you with the possible solutions.
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You can enable the Office Assistant in order to guide you throughout the Outlook process.
![](https://www.techyv.com/sites/default/files/users/sharathr/Day19/Article4/outlook200333.png)
Learn more about Microsoft Office by selecting the Microsoft Office Online option. This will take you to the official site of Microsoft Office.
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You can contact the team o Microsoft Office via the Contact us option under Help option.
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Check for updates in the current version of Microsoft Outlook or check for the latest version by selecting the Check For Updates option.
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Detect and repair any errors in Microsoft Outlook by selecting the Detect and Repair option in the Help option.
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You will be presented with actions to be performed when the process of detection and repair takes place.
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You can activate your product online or by entering the product key by selecting the Activate Product option.
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The Customer Feedback option lets you to give any suggestions for development of the program or any positive or negative feedback about the product.
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Choose an option from the given ones if you click the Customer Feedback options.
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Learn more about Microsoft Outlook using the About Microsoft Office Outlook option.
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You will get the information about the product in the following window.
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