OL97: Features Available with Microsoft Exchange Server

• Microsoft Outlook 97

SUMMARY

Microsoft Outlook 97 offers different features and functionality when used with different types of services. When used with Microsoft Exchange Server, several features are added to its functionality. This article briefly describes these added features. You must be connected to a functioning Microsoft Exchange Server mailbox to realize these extra capabilities.

MORE INFORMATION

Feature                  Use to
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Message Recall           Recall unread messages from the recipients, and,
                         if you want, replace the recalled message with a
                         new message.

Message Tracking         Track exactly when a message is received or opened
                         by recipients. Consolidate all delivery, read,
                         recall, and voting notifications in the original
                         message.

Remote Mail              Work with e-mail messages remotely, and connect to
                         an online service to select only messages you want
                         to download, so you do not spend time or waste
                         disk space on messages you don't need right away.

Voting                   Request and tally responses to a multiple-choice
                         question you send in a message. Consolidate voting
                         notifications in the original message.

Offline Folders and      When you work offline, synchronize your folders
Offline Address Book     and Address Book at a remote location with folders
                         on a Microsoft Exchange Server computer, so you
                         always have the latest information.

Delegate Access and      Give another person delegate access permission to
Folder Permissions       work in your Outlook folders and send messages on
                         your behalf. Or, assign a colleague permission to
                         read, modify, or create items in your public and
                         private folders on Microsoft Exchange Server.

Group Scheduling         Schedule a meeting and reserve a location and
                         equipment. See the free/busy times for meeting
                         invitees and resources.

Public Folders           Collect, organize, and share files and Outlook
                         items with others on your team or across your
                         organization. Participate in public, online
                         discussions with others. Or, share a contact or
                         task list with a group. 

REFERENCES

For more information about any of these features, type the feature name in the Office Assistant, click Search, and then click to view the results.

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Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbinfo