The application also introduces a message-snoozing function.You can filter searches by the importance status of messages, keywords, and attachments, or use natural language search. This extends to revamped custom rules and swipe settings that should help you more effectively navigate high volume accounts alongside use of Microsoft’s own sync technologies, which it says boosts performance and means email will load faster.Rules, swipes and snoozeīeyond design, Microsoft seems focused on making Outlook/Mac a more productive space for enterprise workers.

“We wanted you to feel at home while using Outlook for Mac without sacrificing what makes Outlook, well, Outlook,” said Microsoft marketing program manager Jessica Wilczek in a blog post. In the case of Big Sur, that means elements such as rounder corners and pane-based views. Turning to the Mac, Microsoft promises the October release will feel even more like a native application.