How Do I Assign a Delegate in Outlook?

You can assign a delegate in Outlook to give someone else access to your email account and calendar. This allows them to send and receive emails on your behalf, manage your calendar, and even respond to meeting requests.

Here's how to do it:

1. Open Outlook.
2. Click the "File" tab.
3. Select "Account Settings" and then "Delegate Access."
4. Click the "Add" button.
5. Enter the name or email address of the person you want to delegate to.
6. Select the permissions you want to grant them. This can include sending and receiving emails, managing your calendar, and more.
7. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Example:

Let's say you want to give your assistant access to your calendar so they can schedule meetings for you. You would follow the steps above, and in step 6, select the "Calendar" permission. This would allow your assistant to create, edit, and delete appointments on your behalf.

Practical Insights:

• You can delegate different levels of access to different people. For example, you might give your assistant full access to your calendar but only give your coworker access to your email.
• You can set limits on the permissions you grant. For example, you can allow your assistant to send emails on your behalf, but only if they are sent from your email address.
• You can revoke delegated access at any time.