TECH TIP: Outlook 2007

Quick Parts
 When in an e-mail, you can build a library of "quick parts" (formerly "auto text") that are accessible only when you are in an e-mail.

Merely type in the e-mail the phrase or sentences you want to have as a "quick part," highlight the words and click the Insert ribbon tab, then Quick Parts, then Save Selection to Quick Part Gallery. You can name it whatever shortcut name you wish.

When you want to use the Quick Part in an e-mail, merely type the shortcut name and press F3.

Quick Access Toolbar

You may have noticed the tiny toolbar at the top of your e-mail window. This is called the "Quick Access Toolbar." It only has a few icons on it to begin with. If you click the very tiny arrow to the right side of the toolbar, you can see some popular items that can be added to the toolbar.

Merely click on the ones you'd like to add. You might also want to "Show Below the Ribbon," as the buttons are more visible there.

Above is a picture of the quick access toolbar with a few icons added and showing "below the ribbon."