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Microsoft Outlook

Is a "groupware" Software with mail, calendar and contact fonctions. Part of the Microsoft Office suite.

Mails

  • In a shared mailbox, put deleted items in the shared mailbox Deleted item box - Source
    1. In the registry, go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Options\General
    2. Create/Edit a DWORD DelegateWastebasketStyle
    3. Set it to:
      • 8 = Stores deleted items in your folder.
      • 4 = Stores deleted items in the mailbox owner's folder.

Signature

  • Outlook add a new line before the signature but not after.

Calendar

  • Clear "Recent Location" drop-down list → Delete keys in: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Preferences\LocationMRU
  • Send availability to somebody so he can plan a meeting: use BookWithMe
  • Create an iCal feed URL: search for Publish a Calendar and get the ICS feed

Time zone in Outlook for Mac

  • The information sync for the time zone between the desktop Outlook for Mac app and the main server is broken
  • To change it manually:
    1. Click here or go to Outlook for Web → Settings → Calendar → View
    2. In the Time Zone section, change the "Display my calendar in time zone field"
    3. Press Save
    4. Press "Yes, update"

Teams

  • Remove a Teams meeting from an existing invite: Add to the Ribbon the Don't Host Online command.