Before creating a new group, it is worth checking whether another group has already been created for the same purpose. If a group already exists and is public, you can join it straight away or ask the owner to add you if the group is private. This recipe will show you how to join a group.
Getting ready
You can join groups that are not created by you. On Outlook Web Access, if you right-click on Groups and click Discover, it lists all the groups in the organization. Some of these groups might be private, while others will be public.
How to do it...
To join a group, do the following:
- Right-click on Groups and click Discover. This will bring up the Discover pane with a search box. Start typing the group name you would like to join, as shown here:
Public groups will let you join immediately. Private groups will require the group owner's approval.
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