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      How can I access my emails, calendars and files in an internet browser, eg. Edge, Chrome, Firefox or Safari etc?

      Access your emails and files via the web versions of Outlook, OneDrive and SharePoint when you don't have access to a diocesan device or your Office applications are not working

      1. Emails, calendar and files can be accessed online at office.com
      2. Sign in with your diocesan credentials:
        1. Username: For diocesan & bishops' staff, this is your own name email address in most cases.
        2. Password: For diocesan & bishops' staff, this is the same as your computer sign in password in most cases.
      3. Press app launcher icon The app launcher icon in Office 365 top left to access the Microsoft apps such as Outlook (for email), SharePoint or OneDrive (for files), Calendar, Teams etc.
      4. For email, shared mailboxes won't be shown by default but can be added. See:
        How do I view and add a shared mailbox to Outlook on the Web?

      Warning: Remember to log out of your account once you've finished your session, especially when using a shared or public computer, to maintain the security of your account.

      Outlook on the Web

      Key features and navigation options:

      • Mail: This section allows you to read, compose, send, and manage your emails. You can organize your mailbox into folders, create rules, and apply filters.

      • Calendar: The calendar feature lets you schedule appointments, create events, set reminders, and manage your agenda. You can view your calendar by day, week, or month.

      • People: In this section, you can manage your contacts and address book. You can add new contacts, import or export contacts, and create contact groups.

      • Tasks / To-Do: Outlook's task management feature helps you create and manage to-do lists, set due dates, and track your progress on various tasks.

      Files on the Web and other online apps

      These are online apps accessed by using an internet browser, eg. Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Opera etc.

      • OneDrive: Your personal file storage.
      • SharePoint: Shared file storage with the team or department you work with.
      • Word: Word Processor.
      • Excel: Spreadsheets to budget, plan and calculate.
      • Powerpoint: Presentations.
      • Forms: Customise surveys and questionnaires.
      • Microsoft Teams: Video conferencing for online meetings.
      • All apps: Explore the other Microsoft apps available to you.