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A quick way of reading through multiple messages is to “summarize” them. This will make them appear as a list in a single message box so that you do not have to open and close each individually.

Summarizing Selected MessagesSummarizing Selected Messages

Open your mailbox or a conference containing multiple messages. Hold the “Control” key and click all the messages you want to read or click the first message, hold shift, and click the last message.

Click this icon to create a summary box of all those messages.

Summarizing Selected MessagesSummarizing Selected Messages

The messages will all appear in list form in a single message box. Use the scroll bar to read through the messages.

Address Books and GroupsAddress Books and GroupsClick this icon to open your address book. If you don’t have one already, it will create one for you on your InterAct desktop.

The address book will list the entries you have created in it. Notice it displays full internet addresses for those addresses that exist outside Interact.

Click this icon to create a new entry in your address book.

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Enter any pertinent information you have for the contact or list on this page.

Address Books and GroupsAddress Books and GroupsThese tabs can be used to enter additional information about your entries such as mailing addresses, phone numbers, and any personal notes you wish to add.

AttachmentsAttachmentsA message in your mailbox with a “paper clip” icon next to it indicates an attachment.

Open the message, and double-click the name of the attachment. You will see a download progress screen that alerts you when the download is finished. The computer will then try and view the attachment.

AttachmentsAttachmentsTo send an attachment, you just click the “Attach” icon on the new message window or drag and drop the file from another window in to the gray area around the From/Subject/To fields. Your attachment will then appear on the message

Using the CalendarUsing the CalendarAt the top of the calendar screen are four icons that you can use to view your calendar entries in different ways.

This icon will take you to the current date

This icon will display your calendar entries by month.

This icon will display your calendar entries by week.

This icon will display your calendar entries by day.

Using the CalendarUsing the CalendarFrom your desktop screen, click this icon to create your calendar if you don’t have one or to open your calendar if you do.

If you don’t have a calendar already, a calendar icon will appear on your desktop from now on.

Using the CalendarUsing the CalendarThis icon is used to schedule a new appointment or meeting on your calendar.

Use these settings to set the start and end time for the event, description, duration, and location

Using the CalendarUsing the CalendarUse these tabs to set participants, event details, and event repeat intervals

Instant MessageInstant MessageClick on Collaborate and then Instant Message to chat with others

Instant MessageInstant MessageA chat window will appear. Click the “Invite” button to invite people into your chat.

Double-click the name of invitees to invite them.

Instant MessageInstant MessageInvitees will receive an “Invitation to Chat”. When they accept the invitation, a message will appear in your message chat box indicating that they have joined your chat.

Instant MessageInstant MessageType your chat messages in the bottom box. Then click “send” or use the return key. The messages will then appear in the conversation box at the top right.

Accessing InterAct Via the WebAccessing InterAct Via the WebOpen your web browser (Firefox or Internet Explorer) and enter “interact.ccsd.net” into the address bar. Then hit return.

Click “LOGIN” on the screen that appears

Accessing InterAct Via the WebAccessing InterAct Via the WebThe login page will come up

After you have logged in, a page will appear that looks similar to the regular Interact view.