How to Configure the Instant Messaging Integration Options in Outlook 2007
Microsoft Outlook 2007 has the ability to integrate with Microsoft's instant messaging services such as the Windows Live and MSN Messenger programs. When this integration is enabled, you can see a person's online status directly from email messages that they send and open an IM conversation with the click of a button. Enter your MSN or Windows Live account information in Outlook 2007 to add an extra dimension to the communication options offered by the email client.
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Instructions
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Click the "Tools" menu at the top of the Outlook 2007 screen, then select "Options."
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Select the tab labeled "Other."
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Place a check in the box labeled "Display online status next to a person's name" to have a jewel represent a person's online status on messages that they send. A green jewel indicates that the person is online and available to receive instant messages.
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Place a check in the box labeled "Display online status in the To and CC fields" to have a jewel with a person's online status pop up when you over the mouse pointer over a person's name in the "To" or "CC" fields of an email.
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Click "OK." Now that instant messaging is enabled in Outlook 2007, an "IM" button appears next to the "Forward" button above messages. Click it to send an instant message.
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Tips & Warnings
If you do not have a Microsoft instant messaging program such as Windows Live Messenger installed on your computer, the instant messaging options in Outlook 2007 will be grayed out and not selectable. Make sure that you have one of the four compatible instant messaging programs installed and running before attempting the steps in this article. The compatible programs are Windows Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, MSN Messenger and Office Communicator.
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