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! style="text-align: center;" colspan="2" | Key | ! style="text-align: center;" colspan="2" | Key | ||
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| style="text-align: left;" | These functions are performed very well, with few or no issues. | | style="text-align: left;" | These functions are performed very well, with few or no issues. | ||
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| | | [[File:Exclamation_yellow.png]] | ||
| style="text-align: left;" | There are some issues with these features. Certain tasks may be impossible or problematic. | | style="text-align: left;" | There are some issues with these features. Certain tasks may be impossible or problematic. | ||
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| | | [[File:Minus_red.png]] | ||
| style="text-align: left;" | It is not possible to perform these functions. | | style="text-align: left;" | It is not possible to perform these functions. | ||
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| | | [[File:question_blue.png]] | ||
| style="text-align: left;" | These functions are untested. | | style="text-align: left;" | These functions are untested. | ||
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| Configure for access | | Configure for access | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Create a meeting/appointment/event | | Create a meeting/appointment/event | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Modify or delete an event that you created | | Modify or delete an event that you created | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Modify or delete an event that another person created | | Modify or delete an event that another person created | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Modifications to event by organizer overwrite modifications by attendee(s) | | Modifications to event by organizer overwrite modifications by attendee(s) | ||
| <img title="It is not possible to perform these functions." class="bad" alt="It is not possible to perform these functions." src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/minus_red.png" style="text-align: start; | | <img title="It is not possible to perform these functions." class="bad" alt="It is not possible to perform these functions." src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/minus_red.png" style="text-align: start; back | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Delete a meeting/appointment/event | | Delete a meeting/appointment/event | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Set recurrence on events | | Set recurrence on events | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Create a task | | Create a task | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Modify a task (update status, change details) | | Modify a task (update status, change details) | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Delete a task | | Delete a task | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Invite attendee(s) to events (within the system) | | Invite attendee(s) to events (within the system) | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Invite external attendee(s) to events (other systems, e.g. Gmail) | | Invite external attendee(s) to events (other systems, e.g. Gmail) | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Provide attendance response to non-recurring events | | Provide attendance response to non-recurring events | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Provide attendance response to single instances of recurring events | | Provide attendance response to single instances of recurring events | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Provide attendance responses to all instances of recurring events | | Provide attendance responses to all instances of recurring events | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Check schedule availability of another user | | Check schedule availability of another user | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Create a new calendar | | Create a new calendar | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Delete an existing calendar | | Delete an existing calendar | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Display multiple calendars in one view | | Display multiple calendars in one view | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Change calendar views (e.g. daily, weekly) | | Change calendar views (e.g. daily, weekly) | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Change calendar colors | | Change calendar colors | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Set default calendar view | | Set default calendar view | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Show or hide declined events | | Show or hide declined events | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Set popup notifications for events | | Set popup notifications for events | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Set email notifications for events | | Set email notifications for events | ||
| <img title="It is not possible to perform these functions." class="bad" alt="It is not possible to perform these functions." src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/minus_red.png" style="text-align: start; | | <img title="It is not possible to perform these functions." class="bad" alt="It is not possible to perform these functions." src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/minus_red.png" style="text-align: start; back | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Set other calendar options or preferences | | Set other calendar options or preferences | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Set sharing permissions for calendars | | Set sharing permissions for calendars | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Set privacy settings for calendars | | Set privacy settings for calendars | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Create events with limited visibility (e.g. show date and time only) | | Create events with limited visibility (e.g. show date and time only) | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Subscribe to shared Office 365 calendars | | Subscribe to shared Office 365 calendars | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Subscribe to external .ics calendars | | Subscribe to external .ics calendars | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Remove a subscribed calendar | | Remove a subscribed calendar | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Invite/schedule a resource (conference room, projector, equipment, etc) | | Invite/schedule a resource (conference room, projector, equipment, etc) | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Create an event on behalf of a resource | | Create an event on behalf of a resource | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Set sharing permissions for a resource | | Set sharing permissions for a resource | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Set privacy permissions for a resource | | Set privacy permissions for a resource | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Print calendars or events | | Print calendars or events | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Manage attachments on events | | Manage attachments on events | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Auto-complete email addresses from server Global Address List | | Auto-complete email addresses from server Global Address List | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Auto-complete email addresses from server Personal Address Book | | Auto-complete email addresses from server Personal Address Book | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Auto-complete email addresses from local Personal Address Book | | Auto-complete email addresses from local Personal Address Book | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
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| Configure for access | | Configure for access | ||
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| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
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| View and use the Global Address List (GAL) | | View and use the Global Address List (GAL) | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
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| Create a personal contact stored on the server | | Create a personal contact stored on the server | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Modify a contact stored on the server | | Modify a contact stored on the server | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Delete a contact stored on the server | | Delete a contact stored on the server | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Create and modify local contacts | | Create and modify local contacts | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
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| Auto-complete addresses from contacts | | Auto-complete addresses from contacts | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
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| Create server-side distribution list | | Create server-side distribution list | ||
| | | [[File:Plus_green.png]] | ||
| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Modify server-side distribution list | | Modify server-side distribution list | ||
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| <br /> | | <br /> | ||
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Revision as of 17:25, December 4, 2015
Office 365 (Outlook 2016 for Windows) - Client Capabilities
This document provides an overview of a range of functions and behavior when interacting with Office 365 using Outlook 2016 for Windows. The functionality considered pertains to the Email, Calendaring, and Contacts portions of the Office 365 suite. For a more condensed overview, please see <a href="page.php?id=28438">Office 365 - Technical Client Comparison</a>.
| Key | |
|---|---|
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These functions are performed very well, with few or no issues. |
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There are some issues with these features. Certain tasks may be impossible or problematic. |
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It is not possible to perform these functions. |
|
These functions are untested. |
Email Functions |
Yes/No | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Client accessible per ADA guidelines | <img alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png"> | |
| Configure for access | <img title="plus_green" alt="plus_green" src="/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Send and receive | <img title="plus_green" alt="plus_green" src="/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Move message to a folder | <img title="plus_green" alt="plus_green" src="/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Create, rename, and delete folders | <img title="plus_green" alt="plus_green" src="/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Set sharing permissions for entire mailbox | <img title="It is not possible to perform these functions." class="bad" alt="It is not possible to perform these functions." src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/minus_red.png"> | Can only be set at folder level. |
| Set sharing permissions for folder(s) | <img title="plus_green" alt="plus_green" src="/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Interact with a shared mailbox | <img title="plus_green" style="background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Interact with a shared folder | <img title="plus_green" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Authenticate and send as another user | <img title="plus_green" style="background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Send on behalf of another user (change identities) | <img title="plus_green" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Set and modify server-side filters | <img title="plus_green" style="background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Set and modify client-side filters | <img title="plus_green" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Expand recipients from server-side distribution list | <img title="It is not possible to perform these functions." class="bad" alt="It is not possible to perform these functions." src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/minus_red.png"> | |
| Forward email inline | <img title="plus_green" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Forward email as attachment | <img title="plus_green" style="background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| View full headers of a message | <img alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png"> | |
| Export email (to import elsewhere) | <img title="plus_green" style="background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Detach attachments from email messages | <img title="plus_green" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Set tags, flags, or categories on email | <img title="plus_green" style="background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Print a message | <img title="plus_green" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Auto-complete email addresses from server Global Address List | <img title="plus_green" style="background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Auto-complete email addresses from server Personal Address Book | <img title="plus_green" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Auto-complete email addresses from local Personal Address Book | <img title="plus_green" style="background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Recover deleted emails from Deleted Items | <img title="plus_green" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| View emails in threaded or conversation view | <img title="plus_green" style="background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Set reminder on email messages | <img title="plus_green" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Create an event from an email message | <img title="plus_green" style="background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Use a Digital ID to digitally sign an email | <img title="plus_green" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> | |
| Set a priority on an email message | <img title="plus_green" style="background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);" alt="plus_green" src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/plus_green.png" height="32" width="32"> |
Calendar Functions |
Yes/No | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Configure for access |
|
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| Create a meeting/appointment/event |
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| Modify or delete an event that you created |
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| Modify or delete an event that another person created |
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| Modifications to event by organizer overwrite modifications by attendee(s) | <img title="It is not possible to perform these functions." class="bad" alt="It is not possible to perform these functions." src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/minus_red.png" style="text-align: start; back | |
| Delete a meeting/appointment/event |
|
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| Set recurrence on events |
|
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| Create a task |
|
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| Modify a task (update status, change details) |
|
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| Delete a task |
|
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| Invite attendee(s) to events (within the system) |
|
|
| Invite external attendee(s) to events (other systems, e.g. Gmail) |
|
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| Provide attendance response to non-recurring events |
|
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| Provide attendance response to single instances of recurring events |
|
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| Provide attendance responses to all instances of recurring events |
|
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| Check schedule availability of another user |
|
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| Create a new calendar |
|
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| Delete an existing calendar |
|
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| Display multiple calendars in one view |
|
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| Change calendar views (e.g. daily, weekly) |
|
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| Change calendar colors |
|
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| Set default calendar view |
|
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| Show or hide declined events |
|
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| Set popup notifications for events |
|
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| Set email notifications for events | <img title="It is not possible to perform these functions." class="bad" alt="It is not possible to perform these functions." src="https://kb.wisc.edu/images/group141/shared/minus_red.png" style="text-align: start; back | |
| Set other calendar options or preferences |
|
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| Set sharing permissions for calendars |
|
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| Set privacy settings for calendars |
|
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| Create events with limited visibility (e.g. show date and time only) |
|
|
| Subscribe to shared Office 365 calendars |
|
|
| Subscribe to external .ics calendars |
|
|
| Remove a subscribed calendar |
|
|
| Invite/schedule a resource (conference room, projector, equipment, etc) |
|
|
| Create an event on behalf of a resource |
|
|
| Set sharing permissions for a resource |
|
|
| Set privacy permissions for a resource |
|
|
| Print calendars or events |
|
|
| Manage attachments on events |
|
|
| Auto-complete email addresses from server Global Address List |
|
|
| Auto-complete email addresses from server Personal Address Book |
|
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| Auto-complete email addresses from local Personal Address Book |
|
Contacts Functions |
Yes/No | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Configure for access |
|
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| View and use the Global Address List (GAL) |
|
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| Create a personal contact stored on the server |
|
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| Modify a contact stored on the server |
|
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| Delete a contact stored on the server |
|
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| Create and modify local contacts |
|
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| Auto-complete addresses from contacts |
|
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| Create server-side distribution list |
|
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| Modify server-side distribution list |
|