E-I

e-mail

Short for electronic mail; messages sent between defined entities over the Internet.

e-mail server

A network computer running Microsoft Exchange Server or another mail server program , responsible for the routing and storage of e-mail messages and other information.

e-mail signature

A block of text that is appended to the end of a message you send.

e-mail trail

An e-mail message and all responses to that message. When an individual message receives multiple responses, the e-mail trail can branch into multiple trails. You can view all the branches of an e-mail trail in Conversation view.

encryption

The process of converting content based on code stored in a private key for the purpose of preventing unauthorized access. After validating his or her identity, the intended recipient can decrypt the content by using a public key.

event

A block of time you schedule on your calendar that does not have a defined start time and end time.

event window

The program window displaying the form in which you enter information about an event.

floating toolbar

A toolbar that is not docked on any side of the program window. You can move a floating toolbar to any location on your screen, within or outside of the program window.

form

The framework within which you enter information into an Outlook item. Standard forms include those for contacts, messages, and appointments. You can design custom forms of one or more pages, containing the specific fields, buttons, and commands you want.

forum

A meeting place for public discussion, often moderated.

Global Address List (GAL)

A central address book created and maintained through Exchange Server, containing information about people and managed resources within the organization. The Exchange administrator creates and maintains this address book.

global formatting

A theme or style applied to an entire document.

group

In an Outlook 2007 item window, a set of buttons on the Ribbon representing commands related to a common task or feature.

group schedule

A view of the free/busy information for multiple people and resources within a domain.

HTML

See Hypertext Markup Language (HTML).

HTTP

See Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

In Outlook, an e-mail message format that supports paragraph styles, character styles, and backgrounds. Most e-mail programs support the HTML format.

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

A protocol used to access Web pages from the Internet.

IMAP

See Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP).

importance

The property defining the urgency of a message or other Outlook item. The default setting is Normal; you can optionally change the setting for an individual item or for all items to High or Low.

Information Rights Management (IRM)

A functionality that helps users have greater control over who can open, copy, print, or forward information created in many Microsoft Office products. Users must validate their identity against a server-based system.

Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)

An e-mail-handling protocol that organizes messages on the server, and you choose messages to download by viewing their headers.