This way if you want to sort it into specific folders, flag, mark as complete or delete - allowing me to focus and sift through unclaimed or unknown emails this system can't be applied. They tend to have a specific subject line or subject format, and an email they come from. Rules are another function that most people don't like using becasue setting them up are cumbersome. Personally i prefer to use rules on emails that are automated. With quick actions i 1 click mark as read/complete. Howerver because I usually mark emails as 'COMPLETE' i'd have to do 2 steps to mark them as complete and then mark them as read. Sometimes I glance at emails and don't have time to determine if FYI or Task based on the lenght. Quick Actions (I have set my inbox to not mark anything as read unless i choose too. Search Folders (See only emails that have been flagged, or unread) Sometimes I use reminders to ping people who are out of vacation and need to follow up on their return) Reminders (e-mails or tasks with deadlines? Add a reminder for when to bring it up again. This allows me to visually see what emails I've missed or scrolled through) Flags / Complete (Any email i need no additional action i mark it with a check mark, anything i need to remember later or need to do, Flag. The most wasted features in Enterprise that would make everyone's life easier is the due to the lack of knowledge and subset of features. Outlook just can't seem to connect and log in when initially setting up some accounts that require manual labor, asking you to re-enter credentials a few times before finally accepting defeat and connecting everything up. I've experienced the following a few times before it starts magically working for some reason. It can also feel rather bloated when tasked to handle thousands upon thousands of emails from multiple accounts, but that's a case of not effectively managing clutter.Īnd don't get me started on some of the account setup issues. Do you really need to categorize messages? That and the new Ribbon UI system that Microsoft has implemented into the new Office suite isn't to everyone's liking. The first being the plethora of features that may never be used. There are downsides to Microsoft's more advanced email program.

More information and comparison between the two apps can be found on Microsoft's website (opens in new tab).

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