Options Reference

Topic Last Modified: 2009-11-12

You can customize Outlook Web App by changing the look or behavior of features such as language settings and message and calendar options.

How do I save changes?

After you change the settings in Options, click Save on the toolbar to apply your changes. You may need to sign out and sign back in to see your changes.

Account

Section	Description
Account Information	Use Account Information to manage your personal information.

Organize E-Mail

Tab	Description
Inbox Rules Tab	You can use Inbox rules to automatically sort messages as they arrive.
Automatic Replies Tab	Use automatic replies to let people know when you're away and not answering e-mail.
Use the Delivery Reports Tab to Get Delivery Information About Messages	Delivery reports can tell you if messages you sent were delivered and when.

Groups

Tab	Description
Public Groups I Belong To Groups (Public)	Join or leave a public group listed in your shared address book or learn more about a group you belong to.
Public Groups I Own Groups (Public)	Create a new public group to share with other people. If you already own a group, you can modify the group, set membership and approval options, or delete the group.

Tab

Description

Public Groups I Belong To

Groups (Public)

Join or leave a public group listed in your shared address book or learn more about a group you belong to.

Public Groups I Own

Groups (Public)

Create a new public group to share with other people. If you already own a group, you can modify the group, set membership and approval options, or delete the group.

Settings

Tab	Description
Mail Tab	Use the Mail tab to set options such as a signature, notifications for new messages, and Reading Pane options.
Spelling Tab	Use the Spelling tab to set options for checking spelling.
Calendar Tab	Use the Calendar tab to set your work week, working hours, reminders, and other calendar-related options.
General Tab	The General tab lets you manage the appearance of Outlook Web App and which address list is used first when resolving names in messages you send.
Regional Tab	Use the Regional tab to select a default language, date and time format, and time zone.
Password Tab	You can use the Password tab to change your password.

Phone

Tab	Description
Voice Mail Settings: Outlook Web App (Outlook Live)	Use the Voice Mail tab to set up your voice mail or change settings for your voice mail in Outlook Web App.
Mobile Phones Tab	Use the Mobile Phones tab to view details about the mobile phone or phones that connect to your account.
Text Messaging Tab	Use the Text Messaging tab to set up your mobile phone to send and receive text messages through Outlook Web App.

Block or Allow

Tab	Description
Junk E-Mail Settings	Use the Block or Allow tab to manage lists of safe senders, safe recipients, and blocked senders.