The Features and Benefits of OWA

Before discussing the features and benefits of OWA, let's take a brief look at what OWA means. OWA stands for Outlook Web Access. Earlier known as Exchange Web Connect (EWC), it is a web mail service provided by Microsoft Exchange server 5.0 and higher. It is a part of Microsoft Exchange server and is known as the Outlook Web App in the Exchange Server 2010.

Now that you an idea of what OWA is, let us look at the various features of OWA and benefits that you get from its use.

Features of Outlook web access

The following are the features of OWA

With OWA you can use and access personal distribution lists that is stored in the Contacts. You will have to update your contacts, if you see any kind of blank listing. This will also help you to show the contacts in a correct manner. If you want your OWA to check, your personal contact prior to checking the list of global addresses, then you will have to make some changes.

There are also highly advanced features which you get with OWA but only if you are using the 5.0 version of the Internet Explorer or higher version. These features mainly include a drag- and-drop editing and a preview pane.

OWA fully backs the in-built items such as appointments, contacts, meeting requests, posts and messages.

It helps you to access calendar items and contacts even from public folders

Benefits of OWA

Appointment scheduler, an innovative function of the OWA, eases the process of giving out invitations for functions and meetings. When the recipient agrees to visit the meeting or function, the OWA on its own adds the meeting place and time to every OWA calendar. Not only this, the OWA also sends a reminder to the recipient as the date of the meeting or functions comes nearer.

Another benefit of OWA is that it is Out of Office Assistant. This assistant sends an auto reply to all your e-mails when you are not around. Furthermore, you can also store notes and appointments in its daily planner and calendar. It also provides an easy and quick accessibility to the entire email system of your company.

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