Outlook 2007: Beyond the Manual (Books for Professionals by Professionals) [Paperback]

Tony Campbell (Author), Jonathan Hassell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 9, 2007 | Series: Books for Professionals by Professionals

Outlook 2007: Beyond the Manual is written for the experienced Outlook user who would find the manufacturer’s manual too introductory to be useful. Basic features of email in general or of Outlook in particular are not discussed. Features new to Outlook 2007 are emphasized, as are complex features that, though available in earlier versions of Outlook, were not readily accessible. The narrative is fast-paced, concise, and respectful of the reader’s familiarity with earlier versions of the program.

This book covers integration with SharePoint, Word, and other Microsoft applications

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jonathan Hassell is an editor at Apress as well as an author, consultant, and speaker. Jonathan's published works include RADIUS (O'Reilly), Hardening Windows (Apress), Using Windows Small Business Server 2003 (Apress), and Learning Windows Server 2003 (O'Reilly). His work appears regularly in popular periodicals such as Windows IT Pro Magazine, SecurityFocus, PC Pro, and TechNet Magazine, and he speaks worldwide on topics ranging from networking and security to Windows administration.

Jon is also the lead author on Windows Vista: Beyond the Manual and one of the editors at Apress responsible for defining the Beyond the Manual series.

Product Details

• Paperback: 214 pages
• Publisher: Apress; 1 edition (March 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590597966
• ISBN-13: 978-1590597965
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #986,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #73 in Books > Computers & Technology > Microsoft > Applications > Outlook

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars NOT Beyond the Manual, April 1, 2008

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John H. Nye (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Outlook 2007: Beyond the Manual (Books for Professionals by Professionals) (Paperback)

80% of this book can be found in any basic Outlook book. I am the IS Educator at my place of business and have two other manuals that teach Outlook basics, plus I have years of experience with Outlook. I purchased this book to learn beyond the basics, hoping for more detail on setting options, configuring Outlook and solving difficult conflicts that arise during daily use. I think the book is poorly written, lacks depth and is difficult to use as a reference book for problem solving. I have picked up a few tips, but this book is not worth the money for experienced Outlook users.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!, July 24, 2007

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John R. Vacca "Tech Write Independent Reviewer" (Pomeroy, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Outlook 2007: Beyond the Manual (Books for Professionals by Professionals) (Paperback)

Do you want to get more from the software installed on your desktop? If you do, then this book is definitely for you. Authors Tony Campbell and Jonathan Hassell, have done an outstanding job of writing a book for those that are currently Outlook users and want to learn more about this sophisticated product's extended set of capabilities.

Campbell and Hassell, begin by looking at the new features available in Outlook 2007; as well as, taking a short walk through the basics of setting up and using email. Then, the authors cover some of the ancillary capabilities Outlook provides for enhancing this messaging capability. Next, they focus on organizing email features such as search folders to create query-based folders that are virtual representations of email in your inbox. The authors also explain how you can best use Outlook's inherent ability to act as your personal address book. They continue by delving into some of the extra features Outlook provides. Then, the authors look at how to manage tasks. Next, they cover how to manage Outlook storage, focusing on the underlying data files that are used to contain Outlook items associated with each of your accounts. They continue by diving into color categories, by introducing you to this much improved method for visually assessing email messages, tasks, and appointments that are related to each other. Then, the authors show you how to customize standard Outlook functionality using profiles, command-line switches, views, and the Outlook Today web interface to shape it into a bespoke tool that services your every whim. Next, they also cover all you need to know about securing Outlook. They continue by showing you the best way to configure Outlook when you have no real fixed abode or you are on the move. Finally, the authors go further by showing you how to customize Outlook when using forms and macros.

By using this most excellent book, you will immediately see the benefits of what Outlook 2007 can bring to both your home life and your work life. Perhaps more importantly, these benefits, with just a little practice, will offer not only personal and organizational benefits, but will also increase productivity and lead to considerable savings in both money and time.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outlook 2007 MUST HAVE, September 30, 2007

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Mr. Charlie O. "Chas." (St. Croix or Guam) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Outlook 2007: Beyond the Manual (Books for Professionals by Professionals) (Paperback)

A wonderful resource for the beginner and seasoned IT user.

This book is written for the person who wants to take complete advantage of all those "neat" features" you never knew existed within Outlook. In fact, the book gave me several great ideas to streamline my e-mail communications using Outlook in conjunction with other MS products.

The book was obviously written by folks who have an intimate knowledge of Outlook and Windows and is not your typical regurgitation of MS documentation. Writing is very clear and precise. The authors are intuitive about the features they discuss. No wasted discussion on features you'll never want to use.

I for one will be looking at the entire series of MS book.