Struggling with Outlook Organization? Learn How Custom Categories Can Save You!

Creating custom categories in Outlook can transform chaos into order. It’s like finding the right box for every toy; suddenly, everything has a place.

1. Open your Inbox or any folder.
2. Head over to the Home tab.
3. Find the Tags group.
4. Click on Categorize and choose All Categories.
5. In the Color Categories dialog box, hit the New… button.
6. You’ll see a space to type a name for your custom category. Make it something that clicks with you.
7. Next, pick a color.
8. You can assign a shortcut key.
9. Once you’re done, hit OK.
10. Close the dialog box, and there it is—ready for action.

Now you can tag your emails, calendar events, tasks, and contacts. Need to change things up later? Just revisit the All Categories dialog to tweak or delete your categories.

It’s a simple process, but it can change how you manage your Outlook. Think of it as having a well-organized toolbox. Everything is at your fingertips, making your workflow smoother.