Hide the 'Navigation Pane' to reduce the screen clutter.
You may also want to hide the 'Reading Pane' in other folders, which you can do by deselecting the item in the 'View' tab. This also makes it easier to navigate Outlook if you are using the keyboard. Section 2: Learn the essentials Important configuration tips As you progress through the chapters you will also discover useful SuperNova hot keys and some tips and tricks to help you be even more productive. In this tutorial you will learn about the ways you can use the keyboard to accomplish many common tasks in Outlook including opening messages, opening attachments, sending messages and creating appointments and tasks. Welcome to the Microsoft Outlook tutorial.