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    Outlook Basics

    Microsoft email. Calendar + contacts.

    Outlook vs Gmail

    • Outlook — Microsoft / Hotmail.
    • Gmail — Google.
    • Both free.
    • Outlook integrates Office.
    • Gmail more popular for personal.
    • Pick one. Stick with it.

    Get started

    • Go to outlook.com.
    • Or download app.
    • Sign in or create account.
    • @outlook.com or @hotmail.com.
    • Free forever.
    • 15GB storage.

    Send email

    • Click "New mail".
    • Type recipient email.
    • Subject line.
    • Type message.
    • Click "Send".
    • Cc / Bcc for multiple.

    Organize inbox

    • "Focused" — important emails.
    • "Other" — promotions, etc.
    • Create folders for organizing.
    • "Right-click" email for options.
    • Rules auto-sort emails.
    • Sweep cleans newsletters.

    Calendar built-in

    • Click calendar icon left side.
    • Add appointments.
    • Reminders alerts.
    • Share calendar with family.
    • Reminder email day before.
    • Sync with phone.

    Senior tips

    • Make text larger — Settings > Display.
    • Mark spam — "Junk" option.
    • Block sender option.
    • Star important emails.
    • Search bar finds anything.
    • Phishing report button.

    Outlook scams

    Common: "Your Outlook account will be suspended" emails — fake. Microsoft never asks for password via email. "Click here to verify" = scam. Report → mark as junk + phishing. 2FA on account essential. Recovery email + phone updated. Outlook spam filter excellent — trust junk folder.