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Common Outlook 2016 Commands
Note: Most of these should still work on the modern versions of Outlook in the Microsoft 365 (formerly O365) suite of Office apps.
Windows and Dialog Boxes
Search
Calendar
People
Tasks
Notes
Editing and Formatting Text
Flagging messages, contacts, and tasks for follow up
If there are any missing, let us know in the comments. Also, check out our Outlook 2011 article for additional commands. Move to top of Inbox (email list) Option + UP ARROW Move to bottom of Inbox (email list) Option + DOWN ARROW Other useful functions currently missing include the goto folder command shift+ctrl+y which is very useful if you need to regularly refer to e-mails in a second folder. it might be broadcast messages that are automatically moved to that folder for example. Any help would be appreciated! Comment Name * Email *
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