Outlook search bar

How to Use the Microsoft Outlook Search Bar

There are two ways to use the Microsoft Outlook Search bar. You can use the default bar as it appears on your Outlook or click the drop-down in the bar to get its advanced features.

Here’s how both options work.

Default Search

The Search bar is typically at the top of the Microsoft Outlook page. The simplified search bar is best used when the search does not involve complex search criteria.

Outlook login

For example, if you are using a keyword. Here’s how to use it:

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Outlook website in a browser and log in to your Outlook account. Or you can use the desktop app.

Step 2: Move your cursor to the top of the Outlook page, where the search bar is located.

Step 3: Click the search bar and enter your search keyword.

Step 4: Press the Enter key on your keyboard or click the search icon to run the search.

Advanced Search

Where your Outlook search involves complex requirements, such as searching for a keyword within a subject line from a specific email address, you must use the Advance

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