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[Woodthorpe IT](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/tips-and-news/author/woodthorpe-it) 15 April, 2025 ![](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Happy%20person%20sitting%20Infront%20of%20a%20computer%20and%20looking%20relaxed%20cartoon-1.jpeg) In Microsoft Outlook when you receive an email you can simply drag the email from your inbox over any of the following on the left of your screen to create a new item: ▪ Contact section - this will create a new contact. ▪ Tasks section - this will create a new task ▪ Calendar - this will create a new appointment You will need to fill in some more details but it will get you started with the record and save you some time. 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