This document will help people who access Exchange/Outlook Mail from off campus.

 

Depending on which web browser you use, the interface will look different. ITS recommends using the most recent version of Internet Explorer (IE), as this will allow you to use the full functionality of OWA. If you choose to use another browser, you will still be able to access your account online, but you will have limited functionality.

 

 

OWA using Internet Explorer:

 

 

OWA Using any other browser (or a version of IE prior to 5):

initial screen basic program

 

Some new features you will find using the new Outlook Web Interface with Internet Explorer:

 

·                    Preview Pane for reading messages

·                    Hyperlinks can be inserted into message text

·                    Spell checking

·                    New Mail notification

·                    Search Capabilities

·                    Drag and Drop messages to organize in folders

·                    Mark messages as read or unread

·                    Recover deleted messages

·                    Create server-based e-mail handling rules online

·                    Access your Calendar online

 

For more detailed information on the various features, click here.

Mac users can now access Exchange Calendaring. For instructions for setting up Entourage, click here.

For help troubleshooting OWA, click here.