Microsoft outlook difference between messages area and message preview

[babygtelecom]

what are the difference between the messages area and the message preview area in outlook?

[Raine]

Message preview allows you to view content without opening the messages and at the same time you can also scan your mail folders. If you want to preview first 3 lines of your message then goto view menu, then point to Current View, and then click Customize Current View. Click Other Settings, and then click Preview unread items.