| This book is divided into five sections. Each section details different uses of Outlook 2003. This book was designed so that you can instantly flip to your desired section and learn about just the topics you're interested in or you can read it from beginning to end, working through each topic in logical progression. The following list gives you an overview of the book's sections: Setting Up and Configuring Outlook This section contains all the basics that you need to know when working with Outlook. You'll learn the various options for viewing items, working with folders and files, and customizing command bars. You can apply this information throughout all of your day-to-day work with Outlook. At the very beginning of this section, you'll find a chapter that mentions all the new features of Outlook 2003 with cross-references to other chapters that cover the new features in detail. Outlook as a Personal Information Manager Outlook is designed as an email client and personal information manager. This section includes topics for each type of Outlook folder and item as well as a general introduction to personal information management. You'll learn how to use categories, how to configure Outlook Today, as well as how to find information to configure Outlook to send and receive email. Other chapters in this section show you how you can organize your Outlook items into different folders. Lastly, there is a chapter on security within Outlook. Outlook as the Client for Exchange Server In this section, you'll learn the specifics of how to use Outlook as an Exchange client. Outlook 2003 is a powerful program on its own, but when paired with Exchange Server, Outlook 2003 is a very powerful productivity and collaboration tool. You'll learn about the new cached Exchange mode, configuring offline access, and using rules, public folders, and remote access. Finally, there is a chapter on the advances made when using Outlook 2003 with the Exchange Server 2003. Programming and Advanced Outlook Topics Despite the implementation of security features on attachments and the Outlook object model, Outlook programming isn't dead. Custom forms, VBScript, and VBA enable you to customize Outlook to meet the needs of your particular organization. You can develop custom forms, workflow solutions, macros, and use XML to program views. In addition, you'll learn about advanced integration between Outlook 2003 and Microsoft Project. Appendixes Not all the information covered in this book fits in a logical section. For coverage of some advanced topics, take a look at the appendixes to this book. You'll learn just a little about editing the Windows Registry, be able to browse support resources for Outlook, and learn about Outlook's files, folders, and fields.
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