Outlook Email Basics

About this event

In this 2-hour class, you will be introduced to the web-based version of Outlook e-mail, the official email service created by Microsoft.

You will establish your own Outlook account and navigate all folders and free applications included within your account.

Seats are limited to 16 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis. Please arrive a half-hour early to sign in for a seat at one of the 16 workstations.

For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact the Center for Accessibility at DCPLaccess@dc.gov or 202-727-2142.

Instructor: M. Rivera

MLK Jr. Memorial Library

Adult Learning Department

901 G Street, NW

Computer Lab - Room 202-O

Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well, and the skills acquired in PC Basics, Word I Basics and Web I Basics.

You will learn to:

Define e-mail and distinguish between server-based email & web-based email accounts

Generate a web-based version of an Outlook account by creating a username and a secure password

Review the components of your web-based outlook e-mail. Identify all folders & free applications included within your account

Observe how to personalize your Outlook account by using the option features

Create an individual signature within your Outlook account

Compose, send, read, reply, and forward Outlook e-mail

View calendar and learn the steps for making a meeting request with another Outlook user

Observe the established protocols and courtesies in Outlook e-mail communications