Here in this article we would restrict the configuration procedure to IMAP method which would allow you to check your email from different devices such phones, laptops and tablets. If you want the access the email through Outlook then you have to sync or configure your Gmail account with Outlook in order to receive all your mails on the outlook platform from where you can forward it later on. Now, suppose you have got a Gmail account via which you usually share email with clients.
It helps users to manage their work and information such as mails, in a systematic manner. Basically, Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager launched by Microsoft along with its suites.
If you are working on a tight schedule which involves scheduling meetings, sharing mails, etc, then Microsoft Outlook 2016 is the best platform to manage your work schedule.