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Outlook 2013

• Skype 6.1 for Windows with Outlook integration makes staying connected even easier

  10 Jan 2013

  Back in July at the Office Customer Preview event we said that Skype integration with Outlook would be coming as part of the new Office. As of today, we're happy to share that it has arrived with the release of Skype 6.1 for Windows Desktop. Users of Outlook 2010 and Outlook 2013 will see both Skype...
• Outlook 2013 deprecated features and components

  19 Dec 2012

  As much as we love adding new features to Outlook, for the maintainability of our product we sometimes need to remove those that are out of date and aren't utilized by a large number of users. This allows us to focus on improving the Outlook features that most of you, our customers, rely on. The following...
• Really want to do some winter cleaning? Switch to Outlook.com for the best email experience across all your devices

  17 Dec 2012

  We were very surprised to see Gmail announce last week that they'll soon end support for Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) , unless of course you're willing to pay Google for your email. It means that many people currently using Gmail for free are facing a situation where they might have to degrade their mobile...
• Outlook Weather Bar: Is it raining cats and dogs?

  12 Dec 2012

  If you’re running Outlook Customer Preview, you may have noticed the Outlook Weather Bar that sits on the top of your calendar. We’ve heard from you that it’s helpful to see the weather daily as you plan your day, so we’ve added it to the calendar. Below are some of the ways you...
• Reorder your folders, any way you like ‘em

  5 Dec 2012

  Sometimes, it's the little things that really make the day easier. We understand this really well. The Outlook team gets lots of suggestions for a convenience here or a shortcut there, to make the edges of your day go more smoothly. One thing we've noticed is that some people like their folders in a...
• Put the power of Outlook 2013 behind your Outlook.com email

  15 Nov 2012

  With Outlook 2013, it's easier than ever to connect to your personal email accounts that support the rich capabilities of Exchange Active Sync – including your new @outlook.com email address. No longer do you need the Outlook Connector (OLC) add-in to do this. Outlook 2013 uses newly-added support...
• Easier collaboration with Site Mailboxes

  7 Nov 2012

  Are you working in a team that has information interspersed amongst SharePoint document libraries, emails, and message attachments? If so then you can relate to the problems around keeping your team's knowledge organized in a centralized location, and trying to comply with your company's information...
• Quicker replies in the new Outlook

  24 Oct 2012

  One of the new features in Outlook 2013 that I've heard a lot of positive feedback about is Quick Response, which lets you write replies or forwards without leaving your inbox. This feature came about when we observed that people using Outlook often have a number of reply windows open, taking up screen...
• The New IMAP in Outlook 2013

  18 Oct 2012

  IMAP is an important protocol for many of Outlook's customers, and we've heard from many of you that Outlook's IMAP support is not at the level of quality that you expect from a product like Outlook. We heard your feedback, and this release we made a significant investment in IMAP. Here's what you'll...
• An Outlook calendar to help you stay on top of your life

  16 Oct 2012

  Have you tried out the Calendar in the Outlook Customer Preview yet? We know many of you use the calendar to schedule meetings and appointments with each other. We also know another common usage is to help track small reminders. Let's take a look at what's available to help you with those small reminders...
• Take control of your Outlook 2013 add-ins

  8 Oct 2012

  Outlook add-ins provide lots of interesting features that customize Outlook for a particular scenario. Even if you don't purchase third-party add-ins, you might already be using the add-ins that are installed with Outlook such as the Outlook Social Connector 2013. While we make every attempt to ensure...
• The new People Hub in Outlook 2013

  3 Oct 2012

  Ever wonder what's going on with the person you haven't spoken to in a while? Want to find out what's new with someone before sending them an email or giving them a call? If you do, Office 2013 is the product for you. Office 2013 brings all the people you care about in one place. You can view contacts...
• Act on your mail faster with Outlook 2013

  27 Sep 2012

  In my last post , I talked about the visual changes we made to the message list in Outlook 2013. Today I want to follow up with a discussion of the changes we made that make it faster than ever to act on your mail in Outlook. Optimized Actions I mentioned in my previous post that while designing the...
• A Modern, People-First Inbox in Outlook 2013

  25 Sep 2012

  You've probably realized that the person at the desk next to you uses Outlook differently than you. Some folks view Outlook as a task system, others use it to collaborate on documents with public folders, and still others use it to manage other peoples' calendars. But almost every Outlook user reads...
• Introducing Outlook 2013

  10 Sep 2012

  Hello from the Outlook team in Redmond! It's been a couple of months since we released the Preview of Outlook 2013, and many of you have already downloaded and used it. If you haven't given it a try, we encourage you to download it here . If you've been watching our blog recently , you already know about...