Microsoft Outlook Add-Ins

What is Office Outlook Add-Ins

Add-ins for Outlook extend the usefulness of email by adding information or tools that you can use without having to leave Outlook. There are several add-ins that are available to use. Some of these features may already be enabled and ready to use on messages you receive and will be triggered when the criteria that is set is met. If you want to disable any add-in, you also have that option.

How do add-ins work?

When an add-in is enabled, your email messages are scanned and the add-in is triggered when certain words in the message are found. If the add-in is triggered you will see an add-in bar at the top of the message with the add-ins listed that apply to the message.

Types of add-ins

There are three main add-ins that are enabled on WSU email system: Suggested meetings, Actions, and Bing Maps

• Bing Maps

• Suggested Meetings

• Action Items

How do I manage add-ins in Outlook 2016 client?

• File
• Click Manage Add-ins icon
• Your Outlook web app will open to the Manage add-ins screen
• Uncheck the desired selections to turn them off or on
• Use the Plus Sign to add add-ins from the Office Store, URL or file
• Get an Office Add-in for Outlook

How do I manage add-ins in Office 365 OWA (Office Web App)?

• Click the gear icon at the top of the Outlook Web App window to open Settings
• Select Mail
• On the left side of the screen, click on the General arrow tab (just below "Shortcuts")
• Click Manage add-ins
• Uncheck the desired selections to turn them off or on
• Use the Plus Sign to add add-ins from the Office Store, URL or file