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Email Basics

Click the links below for more information on composing and receiving messages, organizing messages, and the Global Address List (GAL) in the various Outlook applications.

Email Basics

Composing Messages

Learn the basics of composing messages in the Outlook web and desktop applications, including how to add recipients to your message and adding attachments.

Outlook Web App 
Outlook for PC
Outlook for Mac

Receiving Messages

Learn how to retrieve and identify your new email messages in the Outlook applications.

Outlook Web App 
Outlook for PC
Outlook for Mac

Organizing Messages

Understand the basics of organizing your email content efficiently in SFU Mail, such as how to use folders and flag messages.

Outlook Web App 
Outlook for PC
Outlook for Mac

Global Address List

The Global Address List (GAL) is an email directory within SFU Mail containing all SFU staff members and sponsored accounts (students are excluded). Find out how to access and use the GAL using the links below.

Outlook Web App 
Outlook for PC
Outlook for Mac