Microsoft’s Outlook redesign includes new features

Microsoft is giving its Outlook a pretty big facelift. The company previewed several major changes to its email client including new support for Skype, third-party apps, new calendar features and a redesigned inbox. The revamped Outlook will begin rolling out as a preview to some users and will be available more broadly over the next few weeks.

Microsoft is also launching its new “add-ins” feature, which allows third-party apps to run within Outlook. The feature first previewed during the company’s Build developer conference last month, works with Uber and email scheduling service Boomerang and PayPal right now. It is set to support more services in the future. It also works with Bing Maps and other productivity tools from Microsoft.

Skype and One Drive is also going to be more closely integrated with Outlook. Users can start Skype calls or chat with Skype contacts from within Outlook and easily switch between the two interfaces. You’ll also be able to quickly convert email attachments into shareable links with One Drive.

Other inbox improvements include better search tools, link previews, inline image support, customizable color themes and pop windows for reading and composing new messages.

Finally, Outlook’s built-in calendar is getting a few tweaks with improved search features that make events searchable by name, attendees, location and description and easier navigation for people with multiple calendars.

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