
This design stands in direct contrast to Google’s schematics, Open Gmail, and you’ll see folders on your left, the inbox at dead center and a search bar resting at its crown. For its color palette, Microsoft opts for grayscale with splashes of bright blue - a design that is easy on the eyes, if a little conservative.


Users have the ability to adjust the size of each panel and to open their selected message in a separate window but, beyond that, Outlook’s customization options are relatively limited. Open Microsoft Outlook and you’ll be met with a standard three-panel setup: Folders, Inbox and selected message, all neatly arranged from left to right underneath a three-tabbed toolbar.
