compact headers in outlook 2013 sp1

i nearly missed this new feature, confusing it with how the usual ribbon bar folds and unfolds. have you made the switch yet? if not, allow me to illustrate. here’s the old, massive, gigantic header in outlook 2013.

 

and now, after sp1…

 

to each their own, i guess… but i really do prefer this new compact view. flip it on or off using the button indicated above. more information about it is available on the office blog.