“GMail-Like” Features That Will Make You a Fan of Outlook
Here are some GMail-Like Features in Outlook that might make your transition just a little bit easier.
Labels = Categories
In Gmail we used labels to organize our messages – Outlook uses folders BUT with the added feature of Categories you can develop a color coded system that is more like the GMail experience. With one click you can search for all items in a category no matter which folder. Make a category a Favorite
Use Focused Inbox
To make your Inbox look a little more like GMail, you can use the Focused Inbox which sorts emails according to importance – emails sent directly to you are delivered to Focused, bulk emails and newsletters are sent to the “Other” tab. Click the Settings Gear, Mail, Layout. Under Focused Inbox choose sort by Focused and Other.
Conversation View Anyone?
Were you a fan of conversation view in Gmail, where all messages were threaded by subject? You can get that same experience in Outlook 365 by changing your Layout preferences in Settings. Click the Settings Gear, Mail, Layout. Under Message Organization choose Show Email Grouped by Conversation.
Use GMail Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcut Warriors, never fear – you can turn on GMail Keyboard Shortcuts in outlook. Click the Settings Gear, General, and Accessibility – Choose GMail.
Learn About GMail Keyboard Shortcuts
YOUR Day At-A-Glance
Want to see your Meetings and Tasks from your Inbox? Click the My Day icon at the top right of your screen (both web and desktop versions)
Check out other MICROSOFT 365 MIGRATION Posts:
- MICROSOFT 365: Sharing & Collaborating On Files
- MICROSOFT 365: Managing Your Calendar
- MICROSOFT 365: Deep Dive Into Junk
- MICROSOFT 365: Search Like a Boss
- “GMail-Like” Features That Will Make You a Fan of Outlook
