What's New in Microsoft Outlook 2002?

You'll notice some changes as soon as you start Microsoft Outlook 2002. For example, the toolbars and menus have a new look. But the features that are new and improved in this version of Outlook go beyond just changes in appearance. Some changes won't be apparent to you until you start using the program.

The following table lists the new and improved features that you might be interested in as well as the lessons and topics in which those features are covered.

New or Improved Feature	What Does This Feature Help You Do?	Lesson	Topic
Enhanced Preview pane	Follow hyperlinks, open attachments, and respond to meeting requests without opening the message.	Working with E-Mail	Reading and Responding to Messages
Word as the default e-mail editor	Edit e-mail messages using Microsoft Word.	Working with E-Mail	Creating Messages and Sending Attachments
Word as the default e-mail editor	Edit e-mail messages using Microsoft Word.	Customizing and Organizing Messages	Formatting Messages
AutoComplete addressing	Address e-mail messages more quickly and easily.	Working with E-Mail	Creating Messages and Sending Attachments
Friendly names instead of e-mail addresses	Display a contact's name instead of his or her e-mail address in the To field of messages to that contact.	Working with E-Mail	Using an Address Book
Find Bar	Search for messages, appointments, or tasks.	Managing E-Mail Messages	Finding Messages
Find Bar	Search for messages, appointments, or tasks.	Managing E-Mail Messages	Using Categories to Manage Messages
Global AutoArchive settings	Specify archive settings for all folders.	Managing E-Mail Messages	Storing and Archiving Messages
Mailbox Cleanup	Delete, move, or archive Outlook files.	Managing E-Mail Messages	Storing and Archiving Messages
Calendar coloring	Color-code your Calendar appointments.	Managing Your Calendar	Changing the Way Your Calendar Looks
Propose a new time	Propose a new time in response to a meeting request.	Scheduling and Managing Meetings	Responding to Meeting Requests