Outlook 2007: Beyond the Manual (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

A wonderful resource for the beginner and seasoned IT user. This book is written for the person who wants to take complete advantage of all those "neat" features" you never knew existed within Outlook. In fact, the book gave me several great ideas to streamline my e-mail communications using Outlook in conjunction with other MS products. The book was obviously written by folks who have an intimate knowledge of Outlook and Windows and is not your typical regurgitation of MS documentation. Writing is very clear and precise. The authors are intuitive about the features they discuss. No wasted discussion on features you'll never want to use. I for one will be looking at the entire series of MS book.

Do you want to get more from the software installed on your desktop? If you do, then this book is definitely for you. Authors Tony Campbell and Jonathan Hassell, have done an outstanding job of writing a book for those that are currently Outlook users and want to learn more about this sophisticated product's extended set of capabilities. Campbell and Hassell, begin by looking at the new features available in Outlook 2007; as well as, taking a short walk through the basics of setting up and using email. Then, the authors cover some of the ancillary capabilities Outlook provides for enhancing this messaging capability. Next, they focus on organizing email features such as search folders to create query-based folders that are virtual representations of email in your inbox. The authors also explain how you can best use Outlook's inherent ability to act as your personal address book. They continue by delving into some of the extra features Outlook provides. Then, the authors look at how to manage tasks. Next, they cover how to manage Outlook storage, focusing on the underlying data files that are used to contain Outlook items associated with each of your accounts. They continue by diving into color categories, by introducing you to this much improved method for visually assessing email messages, tasks, and appointments that are related to each other. Then, the authors show you how to customize standard Outlook functionality using profiles, command-line switches, views, and the Outlook Today web interface to shape it into a bespoke tool that services your every whim. Next, they also cover all you need to know about securing Outlook. They continue by showing you the best way to configure Outlook when you have no real fixed abode or you are on the move. Finally, the authors go further by showing you how to customize Outlook when using forms and macros. By using this most excellent book, you will immediately see the benefits of what Outlook 2007 can bring to both your home life and your work life. Perhaps more importantly, these benefits, with just a little practice, will offer not only personal and organizational benefits, but will also increase productivity and lead to considerable savings in both money and time.