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    Outlook for Seniors

    Email + calendar + contacts in one.

    Outlook vs others

    • Email + calendar + contacts unified.
    • Better than Gmail for those who use Microsoft.
    • Free Outlook.com or paid via Microsoft 365.
    • Works with @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @msn.com.
    • Also any Gmail/Yahoo address.

    5 essentials

    • Compose + reply email.
    • Add attachment.
    • Add to calendar (events + appointments).
    • Add contacts.
    • Search inbox.
    • Coverage of basic needs.

    Calendar key feature

    • Create event from email — drag email to calendar.
    • Reminders 15 min before.
    • Recurring events (medication, appointments).
    • Share calendar with spouse.
    • Doctor appointments saved.
    • Birthdays + anniversaries.

    Senior settings

    • Settings → larger font sizes.
    • Reading pane (split inbox + email).
    • Auto-archive old emails.
    • Focused vs Other inbox (auto-sorts important).
    • Spam filter excellent.
    • 2-Factor Authentication on.

    Free vs paid

    • Outlook.com — FREE web version.
    • Microsoft 365 ($70/yr) — full desktop app + Office.
    • Free version covers most senior needs.
    • Paid for those who use Word/Excel daily.
    • Family Plan $100/yr — share with 5.

    Apple users

    Apple Mail + Apple Calendar work great if iPhone user. Built into iPhone, iPad, Mac. iCloud syncs all 3. Don't need Outlook unless used at work. Apple Mail simpler interface for many seniors.