Outlook Keyboard Shortcuts

Most everyone has learned the tried and true keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+C or Ctrl+V (cut and paste). There are still some users that need to be enlightened, but that's not to say once they learn a keyboard shortcut they won't use it to the fullest.

Outlook has some great shortcuts that can keep you moving smoothly through email, tasks and calendars all day. Check these out:

Action Shortcut
Create an appointment Ctrl+Shift+A
Create a contact Ctrl+Shift+C
Create a folder Ctrl+Shift+E
Create a journal entry Ctrl+Shift+J
Create a distribution list Ctrl+Shift+L
Create a message Ctrl+Shift+M
Create a meeting request Ctrl+Shift+Q
Create a note Ctrl+Shift+N
Create a task Ctrl+Shift+K
Create a task request Ctrl+Shift+U
Create a fax Ctrl+Shift+X
Send a message Alt+S
Reply to a message Ctrl+R
Reply All to a message Ctrl+Shift+R
Forward a message Ctrl+F
Mark a message as read Ctrl+Q
Delete an item Ctrl+D

Here's a more comprehensive list of even more shortcuts in Outlook:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HP030842231033.aspx

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