When you exit the preferences, Outlook will take a moment to update itself.

Most of the setup that was previously required is now automated.

The first shows you where to plug in your account information, and Ill also walk you through some extra steps to remove a couple unnecessary folders.

The second details how you can make Outlook feel more like Mail, and includes some of what was previously covered in the 2010 tutorial.

Ive also removed the previous introduction Ill get straight to the point.

Log into Gmail and click the settings button look for the gear on the right.

I find the following settings as shown in the screenshot below work best for me.

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When prompted, simply enter your email address and password and configure automatically.

Keep in mind that if youre using 2-step verification, youll need to generate an app specific password for Outlook.

There were also naming conflicts which have since been resolved.

Today, Gmail support is much better, although there are some interesting quirks which we can optionally iron out in the next section.

Before you proceed, make sure Outlook is up to date by visiting About Outlook in the Outlook menu.

Currently, it should be at least version 14.3.4 as of this guide.

If you expand the Gmail folder, youll notice some redundancy with the previously mentioned mailboxes, but its nothing you have to worry about.

These folders are linked with what you already see in the sidebar.

Unfortunately, Outlook takes some initiative and hides folders like All Mail, even if youve allowed it to sync on Gmails side.

Close Gmail well be changing a couple of settings to finish up.

Go to the Preferences, select General, and check the box, Hide On My Computer folders.

The other options here are simply personal preferences, and Ill let you play with them.

If you uncheck All Mail, Id recommend creating an Archive label in Gmail.

This second section is basically for the picky among us, and can affect how Gmail labels appear in other email apps you might use.

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Again, this is completely optional, and Ive sectioned off the various extra steps so you can pick and choose how to get the most out of Outlook.

Below all of your server details, you should see an Advanced button.