Which role will grant a delegate read-only access to a particular workspace within a user’s Outlook mailbox?

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n Microsoft Outlook, the role that grants a delegate read-only access to a particular workspace within a user's mailbox is typically the "Reviewer" role. The Reviewer role allows the delegate to view items in the mailbox, including emails, calendar entries, and other items, but does not grant them the ability to modify or delete any items.

To assign the Reviewer role to a delegate for a specific workspace or folder in Outlook, the mailbox owner (user) needs to set the appropriate permissions. Here's a general guide on how to grant read-only access:

1. Open Outlook:

  • Open Microsoft Outlook and log in with the user account that owns the mailbox.

2. Go to Folder Properties:

  • Right-click on the mailbox folder or workspace for which you want to grant access (e.g., Inbox, Calendar).

3. Select "Properties":

  • From the context menu, select "Properties."

4. Go to the "Permissions" tab:

  • In the Properties window, navigate to the "Permissions" tab.

5. Add Delegate:

  • Click on the "Add" or "Add Delegate" button to add a new delegate.

6. Choose Delegate:

  • Select the delegate from the address book or enter their email address.

7. Assign Role:

  • Set the delegate's permissions to "Reviewer" or a similar role that provides read-only access.

8. Apply Changes:

  • Click "Apply" or "OK" to apply the changes.