Create, edit, or delete a contact list (or contact group) in Outlook
In classic Outlook, you have the option to: Create a contact group | Edit a contact group | Delete a contact group. Create a contact group in classic Outlook. On the side panel, select People. Select New Contact Group from the Ribbon.. Enter a Name for your new group, then select Add Members to add contacts to your new group.. When you're finished, select Save & Close.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Office for business, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com, Microsoft Office, New Outlook for Windows
Redeem a gift card or code to your Microsoft account
How to redeem a gift card, Xbox download code or token. Both Microsoft and Xbox gift cards and download codes and tokens work the same way: once redeemed to your Microsoft account, you can spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows or Xbox, and you can get downloads for the latest apps, games, movies, TV shows, and Surface, Xbox, and accessories.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Repair Outlook Data Files (.pst and .ost) - Microsoft Support
Note: The scan creates a backup file during the repair process.To change the default name or location of this backup file, in the Enter name of backup file box, enter a new name, or choose Browse to select the file you want to use. You may need to run the tool several times in order to repair your Outlook Data File.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Office for business, Microsoft Office
Manage suggested recipients in the To, Cc, and Bcc fields in Outlook ...
As you begin to type a name in a To, Cc, or Bcc box, the Contact Suggestions List shows up to five matching names or addresses. If you type a "b" character in one of the recipient fields, for example, the list presents suggested matches.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, New Outlook for Windows
Open and use the address book in Outlook - Microsoft Support
To open the address book, select any of the To, Cc, or Bcc buttons. The Bcc field can be found on the same line as To. Select Bcc and then select the Bcc button that appears. When your address book opens, you can search for contacts in your lists to add them to your message.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook.com, New Outlook for Windows
View and reply to encrypted messages in Outlook for Windows
A message that is encrypted by Microsoft 365 Message Encryption is delivered to a recipient's inbox just like any other email message. If the recipient has an Microsoft 365 email account and new Outlook, they'll see an alert about the item's restricted permissions in the Reading pane.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, New Outlook for Windows
Use Conditional formatting rules to change incoming messages in Outlook ...
Use orange for all messages where you're included in the Cc line. Conditional formatting rules are managed in Settings > Mail > Conditional Formatting. The rules are prioritized in the order they appear. If there's a conflict between rules, the top rule prevails. Not seeing an expected rule option?
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Outlook on the web, New Outlook for Windows
Best practices for Outlook - Microsoft Support
Put people who need to be informed on the Cc line. Put people who need to respond or take action on the To line. Use a signature when appropriate, but keep your signature simple, short, professional, and if possible, free of graphics. If you want an immediate response, don't send a message. Phone or send an instant message.
Applies To: Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016
Encrypt messages by using S/MIME in Outlook on the web - Microsoft Support
To add or remove digital encryption from an individual message that you’re composing: Go to the top of the message and select More options > Message options.. Select or deselect Encrypt this message (S/MIME).. If you encrypt an outgoing message and Outlook on the web can’t verify that all recipients can decrypt the message, you’ll see a notice warning you which recipients might not be ...
Applies To: Outlook.com, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2016, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2019
How to recover a hacked or compromised Microsoft account
Step 1: Clear your PC of viruses or malware before you change your password. If you have a good antivirus program installed, make sure it's up to date and then do a full scan of your system.
Applies To: Outlook.com