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