Microsoft Exchange - How to add and use Namecoach for Outlook

NameCoach enables students, faculty and staff to record their name so that others can hear how to say their name correctly. Follow this tutorial to add NameCoach to your Outlook email and record your name. NameCoach is also available in Canvas.

Please note: The screenshots in this tutorial are from Outlook on the Web, however, the process in the Outlook desktop app is similar.

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In the top ribbon banner, click Get add-ins.

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Type NameCoach in the search bar. When it appears in your results, click Add. 

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Click Continue to agree to license terms.

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A NameCoach tab will open upon installation. 

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Using NameCoach

Open an email click the three dot options menu in the upper right-hand corner and select NameCoach. 

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To hear a different name pronounced, open the Select a recipient drop down. If others included in the email have recorded their names, they will appear here. 

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To record your own name, click the record button. 

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Click Start.

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Record your name and click Stop when finished. 

Please note: You only have up to 10 seconds. 

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Click the sound icon to listen to your recording and if satisfied, click the Save icon. 

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Click upload if you wish to upload a pre-recorded mp3 file.