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What You Need to Know Before You Buy Microsoft Office Outlook

Microsoft Office Outlook supports email but also has an integrated calendar and address book that can turn the program into a smart organizer and planner. Here are some of the things you need to know before you make your purchase on eBay.

What is the installation method for Microsoft Office Outlook?

Microsoft Office Outlook is usually a part of Microsoft Office Suite installations, but it can also be bought as stand-alone software. Installation methods include CD, DVD, download, and product key. Your copy of Outlook will be registered at the time of installation, making it possible for you to access future software updates in the form of downloads.

Is Outlook compatible with other programs and apps?

Microsoft Outlook is compatible with Microsoft Office Suite as well as other Microsoft software, including Edge browser, Internet Explorer, and Windows Media Player. The software also works with third-party software, but you should consult the manufacturer’s specifications to help you decide whether Outlook works with your hardware and existing software.

What are some of the features of Microsoft Office Outlook?

Outlook works with a variety of software programs, which makes it a viable choice across different versions of Windows and Mac operating systems. Microsoft Outlook is fully integrated with the Microsoft Office Suite, adding to the efficiency of this productivity platform. Outlook is equipped with a browser and includes the following features that enhance its functionality as a personal information manager:

• Email program: This can be used with SharePoint services for multiple users or shared mailboxes.
• Calendar: This can be used with SharePoint to support multiple users, and it is also is equipped with an event alert feature that sends notifications of upcoming meetings, events, and tasks.
• Contact Manager and Address Book: Contacts can be exported from the Address Book to other computers or programs. The Contact Manager is a relationship-tracking tool that is useful for small business development and customer relationship management.
• Task Manager: This allows the creation of to-do lists for easy project management.
• Journal and Note Taker: The Journal can be used to track email messages, documents, and meetings. Note Taker lets you take meeting notes, add notes to messages, and create reminders.

Are there different versions of Microsoft Office Outlook?

Microsoft Office Outlook was first released in 1992 as part of Exchange Server. Outlook 97 was released in 1997 as part of Microsoft Office Suite. A different version of Outlook has been released every two to four years since then with the current version of Office. Outlook 2016 was released in 2011 and is part of Office 365, the subscription-based productivity suite that mirrors the PC-based installation of Microsoft Office.

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