Shortcuts (keyboard) for Outlook - helpful and useful

Over the years I've found it quite helpful to learn a new keyboard shortcut for commonly-used functions within popular software applications. Since most of us spend quite a bit of time in Outlook and other Microsoft programs, I often share the tips from the help section(s) with both my team members and business partners, just as a refresher.

Here are some useful shortcuts for Outlook - your system may vary depending on your version, etc. - remember to check with Microsoft's 'help' section to determine the best tips for your specific application. Hopefully one or more of these, used regularly, can save you both time and wear-and-tear on your wrists as an active blogger and marketer!

Please also note that these are for PC - Mac users out there, you may have different options - check w/your 'help' section as well.

Enjoy!

To do this: Press:

Switch to Inbox CTRL+SHIFT+I

Switch to Outbox CTRL+SHIFT+O

Choose the account from which to send a message CTRL+TAB (with focus on the To line) and then TAB to the Accounts button

Send ALT+S

Reply to a message CTRL+R

Reply all to a message CTRL+SHIFT+R

Mark a message as not junk CTRL+ ALT+J

Display blocked external content (in a message) CTRL+SHIFT+I

Post to a folder CTRL+ SHIFT+S

Check for new mail CTRL+M or F9

Go to the next message UP ARROW

Go to the previous message DOWN ARROW

Go to the row above (message or group heading) ALT+ UP ARROW

Go to the row below (message or group heading) ALT+ DOWN ARROW

Compose a new message CTRL+N

Open a received message CTRL+O

Display the Address Book CTRL+SHIFT+B

Convert an HTML or RTF message to plain text CTRL+SHIFT+O