Get to Know Microsoft Groups
If you choose to share and collaborate using Microsoft Groups (in Outlook), this module will get you started. Explore how to set up or join a Group and add or manage your files. Then learn how to communicate and share your files so that other users can view or collaborate. Please note that Microsoft Groups (in Outlook) are different from contact groups in Outlook or Yammer groups.
Review Features of Microsoft Groups
Groups allows users to share and collaborate in the familiar environment of Outlook, using a shared inbox, calendar, and folders.
- Learn about Microsoft 365 Groups Links to an external site. (External resource)
Explore Ways to Use Microsoft Groups
Instructors can use Microsoft Groups in Outlook to:
- manage a course or project schedule by adding due dates to a shared calendar.
- streamline communication and keep it organized with a shared inbox.
- store important files that every Group member can access by default.
Departments or Units can use Microsoft Groups in Outlook to:
- manage group projects by adding deadlines to a shared calendar.
- keep project conversations separate and organized by using a shared inbox.
- store important files that every Group member can access by default.
Access Microsoft Groups (through Outlook)
PC users may access Groups through Outlook 2016 (desktop) or Outlook on the Web. Mac users must access Groups in Outlook on the Web only. Groups can be found in the navigation pane on the left of the Outlook screen.
Learn More About Using Outlook at Penn State
Follow the link to explore the Outlook 365 Learning Path.
- Outlook 365 Learning Path (PSU resource)