Outlook on the Web (formerly known as Outlook Web App or Outlook Web Access OWA) is a web‑based email client that is part of Office 365. It provides a similar look and functionality as the Outlook desktop application that comes with Microsoft Office. You can use Outlook on the Web to access your staff email from any computer or device (Apple or Android) that has an Internet connection, even if the device does not have Outlook installed on it.
You can access staff email, in one of two ways:
You can scroll through all of these topics, or click the following links to navigate directly to the area you need help with:
The log on screen includes the RRC Polytech logo so you can be confident that you are logging into your Red River College Polytechnic email account.
Enter your College user name (followed by @rrc.ca), enter your password, and then click Sign in.
Composing inline allows you to quickly compose and reply to emails without opening a new window.
Click ✚ New mail (or click Reply if responding to an email), and you can start typing within the email window.
If you prefer opening your email in a separate window, click the Open in a separate window button at the top right‑hand corner of the window.
Basic formatting buttons appear below the Subject line of your message. You also can click the More drop‑down menu to view more formatting options.
The Drafts folder in Outlook on the Web is similar to previous versions of Outlook Web App and the Outlook desktop application. While you are typing a new email, the application is automatically saving a copy to your Drafts folder. If you open another email item or close out of your email session, your email will be stored for you in your Drafts folder.
Outlook on the Web has an intuitive feature called Forgotten Attachment Detector. After you click Send, Outlook on the web interprets the text in your email and displays a warning message if you may have forgotten to include an intended attachment. You can click either Send if no attachment is required or Don’t Send to insert an attachment before sending.
Outlook on the Web allows you to drag‑and‑drop single or multiple files into the compose window of your email message. This feature works using both the Compose inline and Open in a separate window formats.
Drag your attachments into the body of your message, when the → Move screen tip displays, release your mouse button, and your attachments will display within your email.
The Outlook on the Web default colour is blue, but you can set the look and feel according to your personal preferences. You can customize elements such as background colours, fonts, icons, etc.
Outlook on the Web allows you to view multiple calendars, similar to the Outlook desktop application. Each calendar has its own colour to distinguish it from other calendar entries. The default colour for your personal calendar is blue, but you change it to the colour of your choice. If you share calendars or manage other people’s calendars, you can set custom colours for these calendars as well.
Click the Calendar tab on the top right‑hand side of the page, and can choose between the following two Day view formats:
Click the Calendar tab on the top right‑hand side of the page, and on the top right‑hand side of the Calendar window, choose among the following view options:
In all calendar views, click on any calendar entry to view its details.
Right‑click on a calendar item to view additional options such as reply, accept, delete, etc. (Available options will vary depending on the type of calendar entry.)
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We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.