Outlook Web Access (OWA)

Frequently Asked Questions

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About Outlook Web Access

• What is Outlook Web Access (OWA)?
• What's the difference between OWA and Outlook (Windows) or Entourage (Mac)?
• When should I use OWA?

Connecting and Logging Out

• How can I get OWA to work again?
• How do I connect to OWA?
• Why does the OWA login screen look different?
• Do I really need to logout when I'm done?
• What's the difference between the Basic and Premium client options?
• What's the difference between the Public or shared computer and Private security options?

Calendar

• What's the simplest way to create a meeting?
• How do I view a shared or delegated calendar?
• How can I view multiple days in the Calendar?

Tips

• What's your best tip?
• What keyboard shortcuts are available?
• When I enter a person's uniqname, how do avoid getting a lot of other possibilities?
• Is there a spell checker?
• How can I view multiple days in the Calendar?
• What's the simplest way to create a meeting?
• How can I make OWA faster?

Getting Help

Where can I get more help with Exchange, Outlook, Entourage, and Outlook Web Access (OWA)?

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