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    M365 User: Working with M365 Groups

    Bydefault, email will only go to the group.  
    • By default email will not go to your Inbox, but you can easily “subscribe” to the group to receive copies of group messages in your inbox
    • the group can be also added to your Favorites making it easy to find at the top of your Outlook folder list
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      How to Manage Your Microsoft 365 Group Email Subscription


      ✅ Step 1: OpenOutlook (Web or Desktop)

       

      ✅ Step 2:Navigate to the Group

      • In the left-hand navigation pane, scroll down to the Groups section (usually at the bottom)
      • Click on the name of the group you belong to.
          

      ✅ Step 3: Openthe Group Contact Card

      • Click on the group name at the top of the message list to open the group contact card.
          

      ✅ Step 4: Usethe “Follow in Inbox” Toggle

      • In the group card, look for the “Follow in Inbox” toggle.
      • Toggle ON: You’ll receive all group conversations and calendar events in your personal inbox.
      • Toggle OFF: You’ll only receive replies to your posts, messages where you're mentioned, and group events — reducing inbox clutter.

       

      Note: This setting is per group, so you can customizeit differently for each group you’re a member of