Microsoft Outlook

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About Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager from Microsoft designed to help users focus on what’s important with a clear view of email, calendars, and contacts. Microsoft Outlook enables users to communicate more effectively by connecting efficiently with others. Available as a native mobile app for iOS, Android, and Windows devices, Microsoft Outlook gives users the flexibility to manage their inbox anytime, anywhere, via tablet and mobile devices.

Mircosoft Outlook allows users to see everything they need to know at a glance. Users can preview messages in the message list, so they'll know which ones to read and act on first, and then reply with just a click by typing a response directly into the reading pane. With Outlook, users can discover groups, quickly find what they need, and share files from the cloud, as well as manage their calendar and inbox. Calendar management tools allow users to share their availability, schedule meetings and receive notices easily.

Through the Outlook mobile app, users can access their unified inbox, schedule emails, and attach files conveniently. The mobile app allows users to share files from OneDrive, Dropbox, and Google Drive accounts while on the go, and without leaving Outlook. With Outlook's focused inbox, users can see what matters most first with the most important messages on top.


Key benefits of Microsoft Outlook

  • Manage calendars, share available meeting times, schedule meetings, and get reminders, all from a centralized platform.
  • Create groups to discuss, collaborate, and share files and notes with others.
  • Outlook provides keyword and people suggestions as users type, in order to surface recent search queries.
  • Shared calendars allow users to schedule meetings and respond to invitations easily.
  • Work with and share Office attachments from a computer or from the cloud.

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    Microsoft Outlook Software - Get a unified view of all emails, calendars, contacts, and files
    Microsoft Outlook Software - Manage contact information, and follow social updates
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    Microsoft Outlook Software - Offers all-in-one calendar management
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    Microsoft Outlook Software - Get a unified view of all emails, calendars, contacts, and files
    Microsoft Outlook Software - Manage contact information, and follow social updates
    Microsoft Outlook Software - Archive inbox messages
    Microsoft Outlook Software - Offers all-in-one calendar management
    Microsoft Outlook Software - Schedule meetings and respond to invitations easily
    Microsoft Outlook Software - Manage multiple calendars both in side-by-side and in overlay mode

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    4.5 /5
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    Value for Money
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    4.5/5
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    4.5/5
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    Best Email I've Used!

    Reviewed on 12/09/2024

    Overall, Microsoft Outlook is the best email I've ever used and I will continue to use it. I use it...

    Overall, Microsoft Outlook is the best email I've ever used and I will continue to use it. I use it personally and professionally. It's convenient, secure, and they always seem to be updating it to make it better!

    Pros

    Microsoft Outlook is by far my favorite email. It's very secure, easy to use, I hardly get junk mail (like I used to with other email platforms), and it customizable!

    Cons

    I do wish you could more easily share your weekly schedule with colleagues and I wish you could specify what days/hours you're working in the office or working from home so that people know how to reach you. There are some features such as groups that I think are really cool, but a little difficult to figure out and use.

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    • Industry: Telecommunications
    • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    Micorsoft Outlook : The Best Mailing tools for corporate.

    Reviewed on 15/01/2025

    Overall, I find Outlook to be a very effective tool for my workflow. Its features, such as robust...

    Overall, I find Outlook to be a very effective tool for my workflow. Its features, such as robust foldering, rule-based organization, and strong spam/phishing protection, significantly enhance my productivity. As a System Engineer, security is paramount, and Outlook provides me with peace of mind knowing my account is well-protected.

    Pros

    As part of my company's Microsoft 365 suite, Outlook plays a crucial role in my daily workflow. Given my responsibility for managing a high volume of tickets (often exceeding 100 per day), its robust features are invaluable. I particularly appreciate its powerful rule-based system for automated ticket sorting and filtering. This, combined with the ability to effectively organize and attach files within emails, allows me to maintain a highly organized and efficient inbox. This level of organization is essential for effectively tracking and following up on numerous tickets, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction

    Cons

    While Outlook offers a comprehensive suite of features, one of its drawbacks can be its complexity. The sheer number of options and settings can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for users with less technical expertise. This complexity can occasionally hinder productivity as users navigate the interface and configure settings to their preferences.

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    • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
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    Outlook it is average

    Reviewed on 13/12/2024

    Microsoft Outlook did the job that it was needed for

    Microsoft Outlook did the job that it was needed for

    Pros

    that it was a Microsoft product, and it performed as intended.

    Cons

    It seemed very cumbersome to use, and I did not think it was user-streamlined.

    James
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    • Industry: Consumer Services
    • Company size: 11–50 Employees
    • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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    EASY TO USE convenient for work

    Reviewed on 28/10/2024

    Easy to communicate with co workers, and love being able to save as many emails as I need to look...

    Easy to communicate with co workers, and love being able to save as many emails as I need to look back on.

    Pros

    Easy to sign in and upload all the emails from as far back as I can remember

    Cons

    Sometimes it was hard to learn to file emails in certain folders.

    Kendra
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    • Industry: Medical Practice
    • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
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    Microsoft Outlook

    Reviewed on 29/01/2025

    I truly appreciate the software; it keeps me organized and enables me to work efficiently.

    I truly appreciate the software; it keeps me organized and enables me to work efficiently.

    Pros

    I appreciate having the ability to customize my desktop view, color-code emails, and assign tasks.

    Cons

    The search feature could benefit from enhancements. When I look for specific words or phrases in my emails, it often displays unrelated emails instead.

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    Microsoft Outlook offers the following pricing plans:

    • Pricing model: Free Version
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    Microsoft Outlook has the following typical customers:

    Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

    Microsoft Outlook supports the following languages:

    Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian

    Microsoft Outlook supports the following devices:

    Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

    Microsoft Outlook integrates with the following applications:

    Microsoft 365

    Microsoft Outlook offers the following support options:

    Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support

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