How to Report Phishing Emails Directly From the Outlook Mobile App

You may receive suspicious emails in your Outlook mobile app that look like phishing attempts. These messages often try to steal your login details or personal information. The Outlook mobile app has a built-in feature to report these threats directly to Microsoft. This article explains the steps to report a phishing email and how this … Read more

Outlook Error 0x800CCC67: How to Fix SMTP Protocol Error on Send

You see error 0x800CCC67 when trying to send an email from Outlook. This error indicates a failure in the SMTP protocol during the sending process. It prevents your message from being delivered to the outgoing mail server. This article explains the common causes and provides steps to resolve the SMTP connection issue. Key Takeaways: Fixing … Read more

Outlook Error 0x800CCC78: How to Fix Sender Address Rejected by Server

You see error 0x800CCC78 when trying to send an email from Outlook. The error message states your sender address was rejected by the server. This happens because your outgoing mail server does not accept the email address you are using. This article provides the steps to resolve this authentication and configuration problem. Key Takeaways: Fixing … Read more

How to Create and Use Email Templates in Outlook With OFT Files

You need to send the same type of email repeatedly, but retyping it is inefficient. Outlook’s built-in Quick Parts feature is useful, but it stores templates within a single mailbox. The OFT file format provides a more portable and reusable solution for email templates. This article explains how to create, save, and use Outlook Template … Read more

How to Change the Default Email Format in Outlook: HTML vs Plain Text vs Rich Text

You may need to change Outlook’s default email format for consistency or compatibility. Outlook can send messages in HTML, Plain Text, or Rich Text format, each with different capabilities. This article explains the differences between these formats and provides the steps to set your preferred one as the default for all new messages. Key Takeaways: … Read more

Outlook Junk Mail Filter Not Working: How to Reset and Retrain the Spam Filter

Your Outlook inbox is likely flooded with spam because the junk mail filter has stopped working correctly. This often happens after an update or when the filter’s internal rules become corrupted. This article explains why the filter fails and provides steps to reset and retrain it to block unwanted messages effectively. Key Takeaways: Fixing the … Read more

How to Add a Sender to the Safe Senders List in Outlook

Your Outlook inbox may incorrectly move legitimate emails to the Junk Email folder. This happens because Outlook’s built-in filter sometimes misidentifies safe messages as spam. This article provides the steps to add an email address or domain to your Safe Senders List, ensuring those messages always arrive in your primary inbox. Key Takeaways: Managing Your … Read more

How to Block a Sender in Outlook and Stop Unwanted Emails

Unwanted emails from specific senders can clutter your inbox and waste time. Outlook provides a built-in feature to block these senders, moving their messages directly to the Junk Email folder. This article explains the steps to block a sender in the Outlook desktop app and on the web. Key Takeaways: Blocking Senders in Outlook Junk … Read more