Keeping your hands on the keyboard is always faster than reaching to the mouse for a few clicks. Here are some handy keyboard shortcuts for basic navigation in Microsoft Outlook:

• Switch to Mail: CTRL+1
• Switch to Calendar: CTRL+2
• Switch to Contacts: CTRL+3
• Switch to Tasks: CTRL+4
• Switch to Notes: CTRL+5
• Switch to Folder List in Navigation Pane: CTRL+6
• Switch to Shortcuts: CTRL+7
• Next item (with item open): CTRL+COMMA
• Previous item (with item open): CTRL+PERIOD
• Switch between the Folder List and the main Outlook window: F6 or CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
• Move among the Outlook window, the Navigation Pane, and the Reading Pane: TAB