Outlook is gaining momentum in the field of webmail service amid strong competitors like Yahoo and Gmail. Not only it is an email client, but it provides other functions as well, such as web browsing, contact managing, task managing, calendaring, and many more. With a plethora of features, it is becoming the first choice of many professionals.

However, every user knows about its amazing range of functions. But here we will be discussing its most useful features that you may or may not know about. When you are aware of them, then you can make the most out of this webmail platform. These Outlook features enhance user experience and streamline the work of its users.

Out of Office Outlook Feature

One of the best and unique features of Outlook is the ‘out of office’ option. This feature gives an edge to Outlook and adds to its advantages. It is useful when you are on a leave or going to be away from the office for some time. It lets you alert other people who sent you an email in your absence that you are not available for the time being. After knowing about it, you must be wondering about how to set out of office Outlook feature. Here are the steps to follow.

• Open Outlook inbox 
• Go to the gear icon on the upper right corner
• Select View all Outlook settings and choose Automatic replies
• Click on the black and white slider next to Turn on automatic replies 
• Select boxes that you want to enable for replies
• Now type an ‘out of office message 
• Click on save. 

Block or Unblock Sender

This feature of Outlook will be useful to you when you keep on receiving annoying messages from strangers, and you might want to get rid of them. Outlook provides its users with the option to block the sender. I am sure you will want to know how you can bring this Outlook block sender feature to use. So, here it goes!

Go to Message list and tap on the message from the sender whom you want to block. Now, select Message > Junk Mail > Block Sender in the Outlook menu bar and add the email address of the sender to the blocked list.

Congratulations! You got rid of such senders who send futile emails just to vex you. However, sometimes your regret blocking someone or block someone mistakenly. For such instances, you should know how to unblock an email address in Outlook. Unblocking is as easy as blocking someone. 

First, go to settings, click View all Outlook settings, and select Mail. In the Mail section, select Junk email. Now, you will find the list of senders that you have blocked in the Blocked Sender and domains section. Remove the email address of senders whom you want to unblock and click on Save.

Though these are the most helpful features of Outlook, there are many more. For example, scheduling emails, sharing calendars, creating and managing rules, cleaning up folders, and so on. The list is too long; however, you can explore it yourself by installing and using Outlook for both personal and professional use.