You will certainly want to consider going for Microsoft Outlook 2013 to give you extra aid with your emails, work calendars and business contacts. The most outstanding achievement that is evident on the Outlook 2013 software is the fact that it is cleaner than any of the previous versions of the same.

 

Essentially it gives you a clearer view of your contacts, emails and schedule putting you at a much better position to communicate more efficiently with all your contacts and attend to important tasks in a timely manner. As a result, since the software allows you to almost instantly get your hands on any vital information from your contacts, the speed at which you carry out tasks is likely to increase tremendously when using Outlook 2013.

 

Remember that there are many new features that Microsoft has included in this software, all of which are designed to make you have a better experience when working with Microsoft Outlook 2013. This is why the software qualifies as an ideal personal information manager.

 

How to Use Outlook 2013

With a majority of people having so many business contacts to keep a record of, Microsoft Outlook 2013 can become a very integral efficiency tool for your business. Good thing is getting started and generally using this software is quite simple.

 

First you will need to create an email account (if you do not have one already). This is the most fundamental step because once you begin to receive emails from your contacts; you will now be able to schedule appointments, meetings and tasks according to their urgency. The Outlook 2013 calendar will be instrumental in ensuring that you undertake tasks as per their deadlines. While at it you can personalize your emails by creating signatures at the bottom of your emails using your business logo, relevant text or even specific selected images.

 

Key Features

1. People Card: - Integrates multiple user contacts into one single view. Eliminates instances where there is duplication of contacts.

2. Exchange ActiveSync Support: - Responsible for receiving push-based email messages to ensure you do not miss important appointments and meetings.

3. Peeks: - with this feature you no longer have to rearrange windows to take a peek at your schedule or tasks.

4. Filters and Context Commands: - filters speed up context commands giving you instant access to all the information you need whenever necessary.

5. Improved Search: - Advanced search abilities so that users can quickly find the information they are looking for in their Outlook 2013 accounts.

6. Social Connectors: - Helps Microsoft Outlook 2013 users to receive automatic updates from their contacts in social networks such as Facebook and LinkedIn.

 

Pros

The message list of Microsoft Outlook 2013 always gives you a preview of all the messages you receive. This is indispensable and beneficial as it enables you to prioritize and read your emails from the most to the least important. Moreover the reply button is easily accessible at the reading pane so one can make quick replies to emails with just a click.

 

What’s more is weather reports are embedded on the calendar so besides just knowing what tasks or appointments you have for the day, you will also have weather information available so you can plan appropriately for each day.

 

Cons

Microsoft Outlook 2013 is only compatible with Windows 8 and Windows 7. Therefore Microsoft users who have Windows Vista or Windows XP cannot benefit from the software. 

Conclusion

Outlook 2013 is a good task manager for a person who would like help with their emails, contacts and calendar. It offers an effective way of managing personal information.