Contexts

In Outlook, you use categories for contexts. A sample list of Outlook categories is shown to the right.

Multiple Contexts

Outlook uses Categories for contexts. Different context types start with different characters to keep them distinct and grouped.

Assigning Contexts to Tasks

Assign contexts to tasks in Outlook by doing the following: Double Click Task. Click Categorize (top menu), All Categories, then check the appropriate categories. Click Ok. If you want a brand new context, add it to your Master Category List. Adding categories there...

Major Contexts

Major contexts are Categories with names in parentheses: (Work), (Personal), (Family). This makes them stand out at the top of your master context list, so you are reminded to always assign them to your tasks when processing. Use short, simple names. When it’s...

Meeting Contexts

Meeting contexts are Categories that start with “+”, so they stand out as a group near the top of your master contexts list. Use short, simple names, like: +Staff, +AllHands, +Managers, +PEC.