How to Assign Items to Categories in Outlook 2007

Outlook 2007 introduced several new features to enhance the organizational features of Outlook. Outlook categories can be used with most of the Outlook objects. By giving the Outlook objects the same category, it is easier to visually track which emails, tasks, calendar items and contacts are related. Outlook enhances this even further by giving you the option to assign specific colors to the categories. Assign the categories by using the ribbon or right-click shortcuts.

Instructions

Inbox

1. Right-click one of the emails in the Inbox.

2. Select "Categorize."

3. Select a category from the list.

Calendar

1. Click the "Calendar" in the Navigation Pane. Locate an appointment on the calendar.

2. Double-click the appointment to open it. On the "Meeting" tab, select "Categorize."

3. Select a category from the drop-down list.

Contacts

1. Select the "Contacts" icon on the Navigation Pane.

2. Open one of the contacts by double-clicking it.

3. Select a category from the drop-down list.

References

• Microsoft: Create And Assign Color Categories

Resources

• Microsoft: Outlook How To & Help