How to find, insert and re-use content using Tap in Outlook

Find, insert and re-use content using Tap in Word On the Insert tab, in the Tap group, choose Document Item. The Tap pane shows a list of content used by you and your team from the Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) you have seen before.

1. Where do I find the Insert tab in Outlook?
2. Where are quick parts saved?
3. What is the difference between quick parts and AutoText?
4. How do I use AutoText in Outlook?
5. How do I insert a shape in Outlook 365?
6. How do I insert a symbol in Outlook 365?
7. Why won't my quick parts save?
8. How do I transfer quick parts?
9. How do I set up quick parts?
10. How do you use AutoText?
11. How do I manage Quick Parts in Outlook?
12. Where are AutoText entries stored?

Where do I find the Insert tab in Outlook?

Click on the File tab in the upper-left corner of the main Outlook window. Click Options. Click Add-ins in the left column of the next window.

Where are quick parts saved?

Quick Parts are located in c:\users\yourStarID\appdata\roaming\Microsoft\Templates. Create a folder and paste all the Templates files in that folder.

What is the difference between quick parts and AutoText?

The only difference is that they are different "galleries." Both Quick Parts and AutoText are Building Blocks (you can see the different kind of "galleries" if you look in the Create New Building Block dialog box). The Building Block feature is an extension of AutoText (which was the only type in Word 97-2003).

How do I use AutoText in Outlook?

To use the AutoText entry, simply place your cursor in the body of the email (in the desired location), and then type the first 4 characters of the AutoText name. You will see a pop-up preview of your entry. If you want to insert it, simply hit your Enter key.

How do I insert a shape in Outlook 365?

To add a shape, click Insert, click Shapes, select a shape, and then click and drag to draw the shape. After you add one or more shapes, you can add text, bullets, and numbering to them, and you can change their fill, outline, and other effects on the Format tab.

How do I insert a symbol in Outlook 365?

Insert a symbol

1. On the Insert menu, click Advanced Symbol, and then click the Symbols tab.
2. Click the symbol that you want.

Why won't my quick parts save?

If Outlook shuts down correctly but the Quick Parts are still not saved, then the issue is most likely caused by a damaged NormalEmail. dotm file. ... Starting Outlook and then closing it again (give Outlook some time to start completely first) should automatically recreate the NormalEmail. dotm file again.

How do I transfer quick parts?

Import Your Outlook Signature File and Quick Parts (Windows)

1. Close Outlook.
2. Find the folder that you backed up your Signature files to.
3. Copy all of these files.
4. Go to the Start Menu.
5. Type c:\users\yourStarID\APPDATA\Roaming\Microsoft\Signatures.
6. Paste all the backed up files into the Signatures folder.

How do I set up quick parts?

Create a Quick Part

1. Select the phrase, sentence, or other portion of your document that you want to save to the gallery.
2. On the Insert tab, in the Text group, click Quick Parts, and then click Save Selection to Quick Part Gallery, change the name and add a description if you like, and click OK.

How do you use AutoText?

To use AutoText

To use the text, go to Insert > Quick Parts, > AutoText, and choose the entry you want.

How do I manage Quick Parts in Outlook?

Click on the Insert tab and click on Quick Parts so that the list of Quick Parts appears. Right-click on the list and a menu will appear. Click on Organise and Delete. Either click on Edit Properties or Delete.

Where are AutoText entries stored?

Where Are AutoText Entries and Other Building Blocks Stored? AutoText Entries and other Building Blocks are kept in templates. AutoText is stored in the normal template by default but is often better kept in a document template or in a different global template.