How to search for specific content in Microsoft Outlook

  1. Open Microsoft Outlook and navigate to your email inbox or the folder where you want to search for specific content.
  2. Click on the “Search” bar located on the top of the screen.
  3. Type in keywords or phrases that you want to search for in the “Search” bar.
  4. Press “Enter” or click on the “Magnifying Glass” icon to initiate the search.
  5. The search results will be displayed in the center of the screen. The search results will include all emails, contacts, calendar items, and tasks that match the keywords or phrases you have entered.
  6. You can further filter your search results by clicking on the “Filter” button located on the right side of the “Search” bar. This will open a drop-down menu with several filtering options such as “From,” “To,” “Subject,” and “Date.”
  7. To filter your search results, click on one of the options and enter the appropriate information. For example, if you want to filter your search results by the sender, click on “From” and enter the sender’s name or email address.
  8. Click on the “Magnifying Glass” icon to apply the filters and update the search results.
  9. You can also save your search criteria by clicking on the “Save Search” button located on the right side of the “Search” bar. This allows you to quickly access the same search results in the future.
  10. Once you have located the specific content you were searching for, you can open the item by double-clicking on it in the search results.