Outlook 2007 - Main Interface Changes
When you first open Outlook 2007, you will see the same menus as before.
However, when you create a message or add an appointment to the calendar, the Ribbon is there.
Many options are action-sensitive and remain unavailable until you perform an action that requires use of the option.
The following describes each tab: Message-This tab displays the options you need when creating an e-mail.
Many of the options here used to be on the toolbar in Outlook 2003.
Other options (i.
e.
, the Address Book) were on the old Tools menu.
Options are grouped by Clipboard, Basic Text, Names, Include, Options, and Proofing Insert- This tab displays some of the same options as the Message tab; others were on the old Insert menu.
Options are grouped by Include, Tables, Illustrations, Links, Text, and Symbols.
Options-Most items displayed here were on the old Tools menu.
Options are grouped by Themes, Fields, Format, Tracking, and More Options.
Format Text-This tab displays many of the options that were on the old toolbar and the new Message tab.
Options are grouped by Clipboard, Font, Paragraph, and Style.
Office Button Outlook's File menu still exists.
However, when you compose a message or create an appointment, the Office Button appears with the Ribbon.
The button displays a menu much like the one in the other Office programs, but includes options for composing new Outlook items.
The Editor Options button opens the window shown below right.
This window is similar to the Options windows in the other programs.
To Do Bar The To-Do Bar is visible from Mail, Calendar, Contacts, etc.
The To-Do Bar can help you keep track of tasks and appointments.
The following are a few of its key elements: Date Navigator-Click a date here to display the day on your calendar to quickly view or add appointments.
It works the same as clicking on Calendar and then the day, but quicker.
Upcoming calendar appointments-This area shows any upcoming appointments.
A place to enter new tasks by typing-This is just a faster way to enter tasks, instead of creating a new task from New | Task.
Your task list-Your task list for the week and for the day can be viewed in this area.
You can also arrange tasks by due date.
However, when you create a message or add an appointment to the calendar, the Ribbon is there.
Many options are action-sensitive and remain unavailable until you perform an action that requires use of the option.
The following describes each tab: Message-This tab displays the options you need when creating an e-mail.
Many of the options here used to be on the toolbar in Outlook 2003.
Other options (i.
e.
, the Address Book) were on the old Tools menu.
Options are grouped by Clipboard, Basic Text, Names, Include, Options, and Proofing Insert- This tab displays some of the same options as the Message tab; others were on the old Insert menu.
Options are grouped by Include, Tables, Illustrations, Links, Text, and Symbols.
Options-Most items displayed here were on the old Tools menu.
Options are grouped by Themes, Fields, Format, Tracking, and More Options.
Format Text-This tab displays many of the options that were on the old toolbar and the new Message tab.
Options are grouped by Clipboard, Font, Paragraph, and Style.
Office Button Outlook's File menu still exists.
However, when you compose a message or create an appointment, the Office Button appears with the Ribbon.
The button displays a menu much like the one in the other Office programs, but includes options for composing new Outlook items.
The Editor Options button opens the window shown below right.
This window is similar to the Options windows in the other programs.
To Do Bar The To-Do Bar is visible from Mail, Calendar, Contacts, etc.
The To-Do Bar can help you keep track of tasks and appointments.
The following are a few of its key elements: Date Navigator-Click a date here to display the day on your calendar to quickly view or add appointments.
It works the same as clicking on Calendar and then the day, but quicker.
Upcoming calendar appointments-This area shows any upcoming appointments.
A place to enter new tasks by typing-This is just a faster way to enter tasks, instead of creating a new task from New | Task.
Your task list-Your task list for the week and for the day can be viewed in this area.
You can also arrange tasks by due date.
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