From 9a14e2bef4d7bf88c0693043b4fb91e121b08184 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nanda128 Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2025 18:49:17 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] fix: improve formatting and readability in backup guide --- src/support/backup.md | 90 +++++++++++++++++++++---------------------- 1 file changed, 45 insertions(+), 45 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/support/backup.md b/src/support/backup.md index 3ace3fd..76f4bd5 100644 --- a/src/support/backup.md +++ b/src/support/backup.md @@ -1,72 +1,72 @@ # UL Email Backup -After you graduate, your UL student email account will be deactivated. -There's a decent chance that you'll need access to the emails in that account at some point in the future, so it's a good idea to back them up before you lose access. +After you graduate, your UL student email account will be deactivated. +There's a decent chance that you'll need access to the emails in that account at some point in the future, so it's a good idea to back them up before you lose access. -We recommend exporting your emails before your account is deactivated, which happens shortly after graduation (approximately 3 months). -You can export your emails from Outlook, which is the official email client for UL student accounts. +We recommend exporting your emails before your account is deactivated, which happens shortly after graduation (approximately 3 months). +You can export your emails from Outlook, which is the official email client for UL student accounts. -Outlook has two modes, New Outlook and Classic Outlook. -As of the time of writing, New Outlook does not support exporting emails, so you will need to use Classic Outlook to back up your emails. -If you already use Classic Outlook, you can skip the following section and go straight to [Backup Email][0]. +Outlook has two modes, New Outlook and Classic Outlook. +As of the time of writing, New Outlook does not support exporting emails, so you will need to use Classic Outlook to back up your emails. +If you already use Classic Outlook, you can skip the following section and go straight to [Backup Email][0]. ## Switching to Classic Outlook -1. **Open Outlook**: - Launch the Outlook application on your computer. -2. **Access the ``Help`` Tab**: - Click on the ``Help`` tab in the top left taskbar. - ![Outlook Help Bar][1] -3. **Switch to Classic Outlook**: - In the ``Help`` tab, click on "``Switch to Classic Outlook``". -4. **Confirm the Switch**: - If prompted, confirm that you want to switch to Classic Outlook by clicking ``Skip Feedback``. - ![Switch to Classic Outlook][2] -5. **Done!**: +1. **Open Outlook**: + Launch the Outlook application on your computer. +2. **Access the ``Help`` Tab**: + Click on the ``Help`` tab in the top left taskbar. + ![Outlook Help Bar][1] +3. **Switch to Classic Outlook**: + In the ``Help`` tab, click on "``Switch to Classic Outlook``". +4. **Confirm the Switch**: + If prompted, confirm that you want to switch to Classic Outlook by clicking ``Skip Feedback``. + ![Switch to Classic Outlook][2] +5. **Done!**: Outlook will close, and then reopen in Classic mode. ## Backup Email -1. **Log in to your UL Student Email**: +1. **Log in to your UL Student Email**: Open up Outlook or your preferred email client and log in to your UL student email account. -2. **Access the File Menu**: +2. **Access the File Menu**: Click on the "``File``" tab in the top left corner of Outlook. - ![File Menu][3] -3. **Access Open * Export**: + ![File Menu][3] +3. **Access Open * Export**: In the left sidebar, click on "``Open & Export``". - ![Open & Export][4] -4. **Export to a File**: + ![Open & Export][4] +4. **Export to a File**: Click on "``Import/Export``" to open the Import and Export Wizard. - ![Import/Export Wizard][5] -5. **Choose Export to a File**: + ![Import/Export Wizard][5] +5. **Choose Export to a File**: Select "``Export to a file``" and click "``Next``". -6. **Select File Type**: +6. **Select File Type**: Choose "``Outlook Data File (.pst)``" and click "``Next``". - ![Export to Outlook Data File][6] -7. **Select the Folder to Export**: + ![Export to Outlook Data File][6] +7. **Select the Folder to Export**: Choose the folder you want to back up (e.g., "``Inbox``") and ensure "``Include subfolders``" is checked. Click "``Next``" - ![Select Folder to Export][7] -8. **Choose the Destination**: + ![Select Folder to Export][7] +8. **Choose the Destination**: Click "``Browse``" to select where you want to save the exported file. Choose a location on your computer and give the file a name (e.g., "UL_Student_Email_Backup.pst"). Click "``Finish``". - ![Choose Destination][8] -9. **Set a Password (Optional)**: + ![Choose Destination][8] +9. **Set a Password (Optional)**: You can set a password for the PST file if you want to protect it. If you don't want to set a password, just click "``OK``". - ![Set Password][9] -10. **Backup Complete**: + ![Set Password][9] +10. **Backup Complete**: Your UL student email will now be backed up to the specified file. You can access this file later using Outlook or import it into another email client. -[0]: #backup-email -[1]: ./backup/backup_1.png -[2]: ./backup/backup_2.png -[3]: ./backup/backup_3.png -[4]: ./backup/backup_4.png -[5]: ./backup/backup_5.png -[6]: ./backup/backup_6.png -[7]: ./backup/backup_7.png -[8]: ./backup/backup_8.png -[9]: ./backup/backup_9.png +[0]: #backup-email +[1]: ./backup/backup_1.png +[2]: ./backup/backup_2.png +[3]: ./backup/backup_3.png +[4]: ./backup/backup_4.png +[5]: ./backup/backup_5.png +[6]: ./backup/backup_6.png +[7]: ./backup/backup_7.png +[8]: ./backup/backup_8.png +[9]: ./backup/backup_9.png