How to mark important mails in outlook

In Outlook, you can mark important emails as "Flagged" or "Marked as Important" to help you keep track of them. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Flag an email

1. Open the email you want to mark as important.
2. Click on the "Flag" button in the "Home" tab of the ribbon.
3. Select "Flag for Follow up" or "Flag for Review" from the dropdown menu.
4. Choose a flag color or select "No Flag" if you don't want to assign a color.
5. The email will now be marked with a flag icon () in the "Flagged" column of the inbox.

Method 2: Mark an email as Important

1. Open the email you want to mark as important.
2. Click on the "Home" tab of the ribbon.
3. Click on the "Mark as Important" button in the "Tags" group.
4. The email will now be marked with a red star () in the "Importance" column of the inbox.

Additional tips:

• You can also use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + Shift + F" to flag an email.
• To mark multiple emails as important at once, select them and then use the "Mark as Important" button.
• You can also use the "Quick Steps" feature in Outlook to automate the process of flagging or marking important emails.
• To view all flagged emails, go to the "Flagged" folder in your inbox.
• To view all important emails, go to the "Important" folder in your inbox.

By marking important emails, you can quickly identify them and prioritize your tasks. You can also use these flags to create custom views or filters to help you manage your email more efficiently.