Email Services/Client Feature Comparison
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This client is able to perform these functions very well, with few or no issues. |
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This client has some issues performing these functions. Certain tasks may require a different client or additional steps. |
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This client is not able to perform these functions; a different client is needed to complete these functions. |
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These functions have not yet been tested using this client. |
| Outlook on the web (Windows, Mac, Linux) | Outlook 2016 (Windows) | Outlook 2013 (Windows) | Outlook 2010 (Windows) | Outlook 2016 (Mac) | Outlook 2011 (Mac) | Apple Mail, Calendar, Contacts, and Reminders (Mac OS 10.9) | Windows 8 Mail and Calendar | iOS 8 Mail, Calendar, and Contacts (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) | Android Email, Calendar, and Contacts | Windows Phone 8 Native App | Mozilla Thunderbird (Windows, Mac, Linux) | Evolution (Linux) | ||
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Exchange | Exchange | Exchange | Exchange | Exchange | Exchange | Exchange | Exchange | Active Sync | Active Sync | Active Sync | IMAP/CalDAV | Exchange | |
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| Send/Receive, Move to Folder |
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Create Folders, Tag Email |
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Send As Alternate Address |
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Event Management |
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Sharing |
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| Contacts |
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| Miscellaneous | Accessibility |
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Previously listed clients
- <a href="page.php?id=28757" target="_blank">Office 365 (iOS 6) - Client Capabilities</a>
- <a href="page.php?id=38925" target="_blank">Office 365 (iOS 7) - Client Capabilities</a>
- <a href="page.php?id=28774" target="_blank">Office 365 (Apple Mail, Calendar, Contacts, and Reminders on OS 10.8) - Client Capabilities</a>
- <a href="page.php?id=28746" target="_blank">Office 365 (Outlook 2007) - Client Capabilities</a>
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See Also:
- <a href="page.php?id=30350">Office 365 - Choosing a Client</a>
| Keywords: | microsoft office 365 office365 o365 technical clients capabilities capability comparison tables grids assessments limitations limits outlook owa office web app 2007 2010 2013 thunderbird apple mail calendar contacts windows 8 ios6 android phone native evolution linux macos iphone ipod ipad touch o365 phone phone | Doc ID: | 28438 |
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| Owner: | Ara M. | Group: | Office 365 |
| Created: | 2013-02-01 08:54 CST | Updated: | 2015-11-17 12:33 CST |
| Sites: | DoIT Help Desk, DoIT Tech Store, Office 365 | ||
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