provider notes
Gmail vs Outlook
Same workflow, slightly different mailbox semantics.
Shortcut labels below reflect default bindings.
Gmail is label-centric while Outlook is folder-centric. In practice, this mainly changes where moved messages appear and how you model queue structure.
Archive and trash semantics differ by provider configuration. Always confirm your account-level retention rules in Gmail/Outlook admin settings for your team.
- Gmail: one message can carry multiple labels.
- Outlook: moving typically rehomes message into a single folder.
- Archive usually exits primary inbox; trash enters deletion lifecycle.