Whenever you want to create a to-do list or project tracker, attendance sheet or review checklist, there is one small element you'll definitely need – a checkbox. In modern versions of Excel, adding checkboxes is much simpler than you might think, and you can set it up in under a minute. Continue reading
When Outlook stops responding, freezes at startup, or displays errors when opening your mailbox, the issue might be with the application itself or with the data file where Outlook stores all your emails, contacts, calendar entries, and other data. This guide explains how to repair both the Outlook app and its data files to restore normal performance without losing your data. Continue reading
When you send an important email, it's natural to wonder whether it reached the recipient and if they've read it. Outlook offers two tracking options that let you find out what happened after you hit the Send button: delivery notifications, which confirm that your message reached the recipient's mailbox and read receipts, which indicate that the message was opened. Continue reading
Even a well-written message can feel incomplete if the signature is outdated. If something about your job or contact details has changed, or you just want a more polished design, it's worth giving it a quick refresh. Updating your signature in Outlook only takes a few minutes. Continue reading
You open Outlook, type in the Search box, and… nothing. No results, even though you're sure the email is there. The issue might come from something as simple as a wrong filter setting or as complex as a broken index. Continue reading
Can't find Gmail's "High Priority" button? You're not alone! Read this article to learn how to send urgent emails, use Importance Markers, organize with colored stars and labels, and automate everything with filters. Continue reading
Want to delight your readers with a beautiful newsletter, but don't know how to make it? Learn how to partner with AI to create your newsletter content, generate and edit the perfect HTML code, paste it into Gmail, and launch your campaign. Continue reading
It happens to everyone: you open Outlook and, buried among dozens of messages, there are a few you haven't looked at yet. Managing those unopened emails doesn't have to be a guessing game. Continue reading
Not sure which method is best for sending your newsletter? This article covers all the options for mass sending, from the simple BCC method to the powerful Easy Mail Merge add-on. Plus, you'll learn how to boost reader engagement by scheduling your emails to send at the perfect time. Continue reading
Sorting through a busy mailbox can easily eat up a whole morning, but finding the right email in Outlook doesn't have to. Scrolling endlessly isn't the strategy. Continue reading
Ever wondered how small businesses create those beautiful newsletters? You can do it too! Learn all the ways to make an email newsletter in Gmail: customize built-in layouts, design templates using Google Docs, build with custom HTML, and even embed your Canva designs. Continue reading
Managing a crowded inbox can feel like trying to find a specific book in a messy library – things are there, but not where you expect them. Fortunately, Outlook provides a few easy ways to organize both your emails and folders. Continue reading
When you feel overwhelmed or limited in Outlook, you can change its default view to make it more convenient for your work. Outlook gives you plenty of flexibility to arrange your emails, calendar, and tasks however you like, so everything feels easy and natural to use. Continue reading
Is your Gmail inbox out of control? Learn how to use the archive function in Gmail to declutter your workspace without the risk of deleting important messages. This guide covers everything from finding your archived emails to setting up automatic filters, helping you create an organized inbox. Continue reading
If you often communicate with multiple people on various projects, keeping track of who said what can be a real challenge. Outlook's conversation mode can ease the pain. Instead of scrolling through long mail chains scattered in different folders, you can view the entire conversation in one place. Continue reading
If you spend a lot of time in Outlook, the way you navigate between your mailboxes and folders can either slow you down or help you breeze through tasks. As simple and straightforward as the Outlook Folder pane looks, it does have a few handy settings tucked away. Continue reading
Tired of getting lost in hundred-page reports? This guide shows you how to create, use and edit an outline, add and manage headings to navigate through your data efortlessly! Continue reading
With Outlook stationery, you can customize your emails using a variety of backgrounds, patterns, and fonts to reflect your unique style or brand. Sometimes, though, someone else's designs can carry over into your replies when you least expect it. Knowing how to set up and remove them helps you keep your emails looking just right on every occasion. Continue reading
When using Outlook on your desktop computer, web browser, or mobile app, you may have noticed your Inbox split into two tabs: Focused and Other. This feature, called Focused Inbox, is designed to help you prioritize emails, but not everyone finds it useful. Continue reading
Constant password prompts in Outlook can wear down even the most patient users. There may be several reasons for it, including outdated credentials, incorrect settings, or problems with your mail server. Continue reading
When you set up an account in Outlook, you specify an account password, so Outlook can access your mailbox and retrieve the messages. If you later change your credentials with the email service provider, you also need to update the password stored in the Outlook app. Continue reading
Want to create professional HTML email templates for Gmail? This guide covers four easy methods to cut through the noise in a crowded inbox with beautifully designed emails. Continue reading
The Reading Pane is one of those Outlook features that can quietly shape how you navigate your inbox each day. While it might seem like just another part of the screen, the way you use or don't use it can make a real difference in how quickly and effectively you get through your messages. Continue reading
Nobody likes clicking a link and landing in the wrong browser. Using system's default is a logical and user-friendly behavior that makes perfect sense. That's how Microsoft Outlook worked for years. But starting in 2023, things changed. Some versions of Outlook began opening web links in Microsoft Edge, ignoring your browser preferences. Continue reading
Like any other email application, Outlook has a standard font for reading and composing messages. If you find the default text too small or hard to read, you don't have to struggle with it. Simply, adjust font size and style to suit your preferences. Continue reading
If you frequently work with your email late at night, Outlook dark mode can reduce eye strain and make reading messages more comfortable. It can be easily enabled in all Outlook versions and just as easily disabled when you prefer a lighter view. Continue reading
If you send many recurring messages in Outlook such as daily logs, weekly reports, or monthly summaries, adding the current date to the subject line can make them easier to track and reference. While Outlook doesn't directly support dynamic dates in email templates, there are two practical alternatives to work around that limitation. Continue reading
To make your Outlook emails feel more personal, one of the easiest things you can do is add a customized greeting. While Microsoft Outlook doesn't offer a built-in option to insert contact names into the message body, you can automate this with a VBA macro or Shared Email Templates. Continue reading
Tired of endless copy-pasting between Google Sheets? Master the IMPORTRANGE function and create live data connections. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step IMPORTRANGE cases with formula examples for combining and filtering your data, saving you hours of manual work. Continue reading
The Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Outlook is a useful feature that keeps your favorite commands right at your fingertips. You control what appears on it, where it's located, and whether it's shown at all, so your most-used tools are always easy to reach. Continue reading