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OWA Overview/Tip Sheet

We have created an OWA Overview/Tip Sheet to give you a general understanding of the interface.

Which browser do you recommend?

We recommend Firefox on a Mac or PC.

How do I show more or less than 5 days on my calendar?

	From your inbox, click Options in the upper right-hand section, and then select See All Options.
	Click Settings from the left-hand menu.
	From the page that appears, click the second icon labeled Calendar.
	In the Appearance area, check the boxes for all the days you want to show up for your work week.
	Click Save to apply your changes.

How do I turn off conversation view?

	Click the View button located above the search box, and select Use Conversations to uncheck that option. This will turn off conversation view for the folder you are currently in.
	Another way to turn off conversations is to click the Arrange by Date button and uncheck the Conversation option at the bottom of the list.

How do I subscribe to RSS feeds?

This option is not available from OWA. However, you can subscribe to RSS feeds through the Outlook client on a Windows PC, which automatically adds it to OWA. Unfortunately at this time, you cannot subscribe to RSS feeds on a Mac. The steps below show how to add the OCIT Blog:

	From the Outlook client, right-click on RSS Feeds, and select Add a New RSS Feed.
	Enter the RSS address in the New RSS Feed pop-up window and click Add. In this example, we have entered the OCIT Blog address "https://blogs.emory.edu/ocit/feed/rss"
	The new RSS Feed will now appear in the RSS Feeds area.
	To get the latest news right to your inbox, you can add the OCIT Blog to your RSS Feeds and add it to your favorites. To add it to your favorite folder list, right-click on the OCIT Blog, then click Show in Favorites.
	Your RSS feeds and Favorite folder will automatically update in OWA.

How do I prevent OWA from logging me out?

OWA is setup to automatically timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity when connecting from a public computer. If you are working from your personal home or office computer, you can choose Private computer when signing in and you will stay logged in for up to 8 hours.

Can I use multiple signatures?

No, multiple signatures are not supported in OWA.

How do I sort or arrange my mail in a different order?

	Directly under the Search box, click Arrange by Date.
	Click the sort option you want to change to: From, To, Size, Subject, Type, Attachments, Importance, Flag Due Date, and Flag Start Date.

How do I open a calendar in a new window?

	If you are not already in the Calendar area, click Calendar from the lower left-hand section.
	Right-click (on a Mac, hold down the Control key and click) on the calendar that you want to open, and select Open in New Window.