Report Spam Using Outlook Quick Steps

Configure Quick Step to Forward Spam to UW IT as an Attachment

1. From within Outlook, on the Home tab, click Create New in Quick Steps



2. Add a Name – Report Spam
3. Click the dropdown that says Choose an Action
4. Select Forward message as an attachment
5. In the To field, paste reportedspam@cac.washington.edu
6. Click Show Options
7. Check the box next to Automatically Send after a 1 min delay



8. Click Add Action button
9. Click the dropdown that says Choose an Action
10. Select Move to Folder
11. Click Choose Folder dropdown
12. Click Other Folder…
13. Click Junk Email
14. Click OK
15. Choose a keyboard shortcut if desired
16. Add text to show up when you hover over the quick step if you would like, such as “Forward spam to UW IT“



17. Click Finish
18. Now click a spam email in your box then click on your new Report Spam button in the Quick Steps section to report it to UW IT.