How do i search all mail outlook
To search all mail in Outlook, you can use the "Search" function. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Using the Search Bar
- Open Outlook and click on the "Search" button in the top right corner of the screen.
- Type in your search query in the search bar. You can use keywords, phrases, or specific words to search for emails.
- Press Enter or click on the "Search" button to start the search.
- Outlook will display a list of search results, including emails, contacts, and calendar items that match your search query.
Method 2: Using the "Find" Function
- Open Outlook and click on the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "Find" button in the "Find" group.
- In the "Find" dialog box, select the type of item you want to search for (e.g., "Email", "Contact", etc.).
- Enter your search query in the "Search for" field.
- Click on the "Find Now" button to start the search.
- Outlook will display a list of search results, including emails, contacts, and calendar items that match your search query.
Method 3: Using Advanced Search
- Open Outlook and click on the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "Advanced Find" button in the "Find" group.
- In the "Advanced Find" dialog box, select the type of item you want to search for (e.g., "Email", "Contact", etc.).
- Use the various search criteria options (e.g., "From", "To", "Subject", etc.) to refine your search.
- Enter your search query in the "Search for" field.
- Click on the "Find Now" button to start the search.
- Outlook will display a list of search results, including emails, contacts, and calendar items that match your search query.
Tips and Tricks
- You can use quotes to search for exact phrases.
- You can use the "OR" operator to search for multiple keywords.
- You can use the "NOT" operator to exclude specific keywords from your search.
- You can use the "AND" operator to search for multiple keywords that must appear together.
- You can use the "Search folders" feature to save and reuse complex search queries.