Getting Started with UIowa Office 365: A Comprehensive Guide

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As a member of the University of Iowa community, you have access to a robust suite of productivity tools through Microsoft Office 365. This article will walk you through the process of getting started with UIowa's version of Office 365 and explore its key features.

### Prerequisites

Before diving into this guide, ensure that:

1. You are an active UIowa student, faculty or staff member.

2. Your university-provided email account (e.g., 'your_email}@uiowa.edu) is set up in the University's HR system, Iowa Workday.

3. You have access to a reliable internet connection.

### Logging In

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To log into your Office 365 UIowa account:

1. Open a web browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox (Internet Explorer and Safari are not recommended).

2. Navigate to 'login.office.com'(https://login.office.com) in the address bar.

3. Enter your University of Iowa email address followed by '@uiowa.edu' (e.g., 'your_netid@uiowa.edu') into the Sign-in box.

4. Type your UIowa Hawkeye ID password and click on the blue Next button.

### Navigating Office 365

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Once you've successfully logged in, you'll be taken to your Office 365 dashboard:

* App Launcher: Located at the top left corner of the page, this allows you to quickly access frequently used apps.

* People: Access and manage your contacts from here.

### Key Features

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Here are some essential features you should familiarize yourself with within UIowa's Office 365 suite:

#### Outlook Web App (OWA)

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The web-based version of Microsoft Outlook, offering a feature-rich email client that includes:

* Calendar: Manage and share your schedule.

* Contacts: Store and manage contact information.

### Additional Resources

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For more in-depth instructions on using specific Office 365 tools or troubleshooting common issues, please visit the following resources:

* 'Microsoft Support'(https://support.office.com/en-us)

* UIowa's IT Services website:

By mastering these basics and exploring further features within your UIowa Office 365 account, you'll be well-equipped to harness its full potential for productivity and collaboration in both academic and professional settings.

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