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Microsoft insiders say that Outlook will become a sort of omnipresent information center in the future, synthesizing data from many sources into a convenient display. Outlook 2000 in a Nutshell acknowledges that Outlook already is the main productivity tool for many users. The book gives a wonderfully detailed look at Outlook 2000, and it does a great job of showing (many undocumented) ways to customize the program, largely without having to know how to program it.
Though the book has some plain-vanilla information on how to bring about specific effects, it will also show you how the various components of Outlook interact with one another and how you can adjust them. This is the most valuable aspect of the book. Explanations of why you might want to customize Outlook in certain ways, plus some new ways to use the software, are also really useful. The book doesn't ask what Outlook can do; instead it asks, what can it do for you? The book's design is also very helpful: numbered tips contain nuggets of information that don't fit into the general flow of the text. The titles of these tips appear in a special index, so it's easy to turn directly to Tip 77, "Quick Swap Time Zones," for example. Altogether, this book is a model technical publication for the power user. --David Wall
Topics covered: Microsoft Outlook 2000 for power users, with emphasis on little-used features and customization. Tips and tricks address organizing and finding information, managing and editing e-mail, importing and exporting files, and interacting with Microsoft Exchange Server. The book also covers synchronizing Outlook data with Palm devices, introduces customization with VBA, and provides a complete interface reference.
Book Description
With most of the books currently on the market for Outlook 2000 falling into the instant-learn, limited-scope "Dummies" category, the need for an up-to-date and comprehensive reference book such as Outlook 2000 in a Nutshell is high. This book is for typical Nutshell readers: sophisticated computer users who need a comprehensive, functional reference to the product. Outlook is much more than just an email client. It is a powerful and versatile program that includes contact, calendar, notes, task, and journal tools all tightly integrated to give users quick access to vital information and fast, easy ways to share that information. You can arrange virtual conferences with NetMeeting, send Office documents through Outlook Mail, and save calendars as web pages and publish them to the Web. Outlook 2000 in a Nutshell is organized intuitively, beginning with a program overview examining Outlook's interface and structure along with setup and installation issues. The chapter on program insights delves deeper into the program, looking at data structures, forms, and categories. The second part of the book drills down into Outlook's individual components and their associated commands, and the last section covers some sophisticated connectivity and collaboration issues as well as file management and encryption. There are also some special sections devoted to working with VBA, using Outlook as an Exchange client, and exploring how Outlook works with Palm devices. This book covers:
- Program data structures, forms, and views
- Adaptive menus and toolbars
- Outlook's component interaction
- Connectivity and collaboration tools
- Importing and exporting
- Working with VBA
- Outlook as an Exchange client
The authors worked extensively with Microsoft engineers on the alpha/beta releases of Outlook 98, and bring to the book a wealth of knowledge and experience. They have provided a comprehensive task index, designed to speed up the process of locating important information as well as tips and tricks about the program. Outlook 2000 in a Nutshell is a must-read for any user who wants to get as much out of this software as possible without wasting time weeding through hundreds of pages of useless information.
Outstanding!
2004-04-30
This is just one of many fine publications in their series "in a nutshell" for computer users. This manual for the advanced user was provided to me for review a long time ago as editor at www.cyberjournalist.com, and today I use it as an important reference tool when dealing with various client installation issues.
Everything you need to know and then some
2001-10-20
The authors did a great job of providing all the information needed to successfully and efficiently utilize Outlook. They also were able to convey just the right amount of knowledge on the basics while giving more attention to those areas most frequently questioned. I used the book to guide me while creating a class outline to teach Outlook to my co-workers and it met my needs perfectly.
Good Desk Reference
2001-05-14
Problem with Outlook is that there are a lot of books out there that tell you that they will teach you how to use Outlook but when you buy them they are essentially This is how you send an e-mail, this is how to make a journal entry.' My company even paid for a local college to train us on Outlook which turned out to be a dismal failure. In other words, it is not easy to learn the power of Outlook.
That being said, I searched through bunches of books for something that would teach me how to use Outlook. The fact is, Outlook is a multi-faceted, reasonably complex piece of software and there is no book out there that is going to teach you everything you need to know about it. This is as good as you are going to get for the moment (if someone knows a better one, please e-mail me). They basically unleashed a team of people on Outlook and tore it apart and reported the result. What I like most about this book is that it is not reserved in saying 'Outlook won't let you do that'. It also warns you of potential ways of blowing up the system - some that would not be obvious. I don't know how good it will be for upper level stuff like tieing Outlook to databases or giving other Lotus like abilities, but I am still working on archiving so it will be awhile anyway.
Hard to use if you are not Windows literate
2001-03-08
I am a Mac user and I need to learn Outlook 2000 for Windows.
I am not Windows literate and so I found this book to be very technical and hard to understand.
If you are familiar with the ins and outs of Windows I am sure you will find this book helpful.
I guess I am in the Outlook for Dummies category!
Another great nutshell reference
2001-02-02
This is another fine nutshell series book. It is easy enough to read, but gives enough detail to power users to allow them to uncover advanced features easily. The book is very well balanced. Beginnners may not feel right at home, but if you have been using Outlook for any period of time, this book is a valuable addition to your library. Well worth the price.
