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Use Outlook rules to automatically categorize emails

June 4, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications

Outlook rules automatically act on incoming emails based on conditions you set — flagging messages for follow-up, moving them to specific folders or tagging them with a color category. Set up a rule once, and Outlook applies it to every matching message going forward.

Create and assign color categories in Outlook

June 4, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications

Outlook's color categories let you tag messages with a color and label, making it faster to scan, sort and find related emails.

Update your browser

May 14, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications

Check for and install updates in Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome and Firefox.

Follow a meeting in Outlook

May 14, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications

New Outlook’s Follow Feature lets a meeting organizer know you will not be attending but still gives you access to the meeting chat, recording and transcript afterward.

Improve laptop performance by deleting temporary files

April 16, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications

Temporary files slow down processing time. Learn how to delete them.

Spot and stop phishing scams

March 20, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications

Learn how to identify and report phishing attempts before they compromise your information.

Use @mentions in Microsoft Teams

March 2, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications

Use @mentions in Microsoft Teams to notify specific individuals, channels or teams and ensure important messages are seen.

Transcribe audio in Microsoft Word

March 2, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications

Microsoft Word’s Transcribe feature allows users to convert audio recordings or live speech into text.

Manage Teams Phone notifications and ringers

February 17, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications

Customize how and when Teams Phone calls ring on your desktop and mobile devices to reduce disruptions during meetings or outside work hours.

Set up Teams status change notifications

February 17, 2026 by ES and UIS Communications

Use Teams’ notification settings to know when a particular user is available.

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