


Compared to Outlook, Gmail users have the ability to customize the look and feel of their inbox by choosing from a number of predesigned themes, including autumn leaves, cityscapes and colorful bokeh. 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.
