Email Survival Skills: Survival Tips Compatible with Microsoft Outlook 2010 & 2013 (2015)
Keyboard Shortcuts: Nutrition
Seasoned hikers pack dehydrated food because it doesn’t weigh down the backpack and permits them to progress on the hike at a more rapid pace than carrying heavy food would permit. When water is added to dehydrated food, you get filled up faster.
Keyboard shortcuts are similar to dehydrated food; they are easy to use and increase the speed at which you can move between options. You won’t get weighed down with wait times as you move about in your Inbox.
E-Z Keyboard shortcuts for the Outlook Inbox are featured in the table below:
Desired Action |
Keyboard Shortcut |
Move from another folder (Calendar, Contacts, Tasks) to the Inbox |
Ctrl + 1 |
Move between messages while in the Inbox |
Arrow down or Arrow up, depending on the direction you want to move |
Create a new message while in the Inbox |
Ctrl + n |
Create a new message when in another folder (Calendar, Contacts, Tasks) |
Ctrl + Shift + m |
Go to Inbox (if in Drafts, Sent, Archive, etc.) |
Ctrl + Shift + i |
Go to Outbox (if in Inbox, Sent, Archive, etc.) |
Ctrl + Shift + o |
Return to previous view |
Alt + Arrow Left |
When in the navigation pane, move up or down to desired folder |
Arrow Up or Arrow Down depending on the direction you want to navigate. Press space or enter to select the folder. |
Add a Custom Reminder Flag to your message |
Ctrl + Shift + g |
In an open message, move between the TO, Cc, Subject and the Message Body |
Use the TAB key |
Give them a try and see if you like the dehydrated food of shortcuts and what they can do for your productivity.