Outlook 2002 Vs. Outlook 2003
Microsoft Outlook is an email and personal information management program that is part of the Microsoft Office software suite and runs on computers that use the Microsoft Windows operating system.
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History
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Outlook 2002 was released in 2001 with the Microsoft Office XP suite, while Outlook 2003 was released in 2003 with the Microsoft Office 2003 System suite.
Features
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Both programs allow you to manage multiple email accounts and provide standard personal information management features like a calendar, task list, and notes.
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Benefits
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Outlook 2002 is best suited for older computers, as it will work with older machines and versions of Windows. Outlook 2003 is more powerful, but requires more current hardware and software.
Key Differences
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The main difference between these programs is Outlook 2003's redesigned user interface.
Outlook 2002 uses the Outlook Bar and Folder List for navigation. Outlook 2003 replaces these with a Navigation Pane that changes its contents to match what you are doing at any given time.
Outlook 2003 displays messages in a vertical orientation similar to a newspaper or magazine. Outlook 2002 displays information in a horizontal orientation.
Misconceptions
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Despite being associated with Office XP, Outlook 2002 will work with versions of Windows that came out prior to Windows XP.
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References
- "How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office Outlook 2003"; Bill Mann; 2003
- Microsoft Office Online: Help and How-to
