How do i search e mails in hotmail

Searching emails in Hotmail (now known as Outlook.com) is a straightforward process. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Using the Search Bar

Log in to your Hotmail account.
Click on the search bar located at the top of the page, next to the Outlook.com logo.
Type in the keywords or phrases you want to search for in the search bar. You can search by sender, recipient, subject, or content of the email.
Press Enter or click on the magnifying glass icon to start the search.
The search results will display a list of emails that match your search criteria.

Method 2: Using the "Search" Button

Log in to your Hotmail account.
Click on the "Search" button located on the top right corner of the page, next to the "Compose" button.
In the search window, type in the keywords or phrases you want to search for.
Select the type of search you want to perform from the dropdown menu (e.g., "From", "To", "Subject", etc.).
Click on the "Search" button to start the search.
The search results will display a list of emails that match your search criteria.

Advanced Search Options

To refine your search results, you can use advanced search options such as:

Date range: Select a specific date range to search for emails within that period.
File types: Search for emails with specific file types, such as PDF or DOCX.
Size: Search for emails of a specific size range.
Labels: Search for emails with specific labels or flags.

To access these advanced search options, click on the "Advanced" link next to the search bar or button.

Tips and Tricks

Use quotes to search for exact phrases.
Use the minus sign (-) to exclude specific words or phrases from your search results.
Use the OR operator to search for emails that contain either of two specific words or phrases.
Use the AND operator to search for emails that contain both of two specific words or phrases.

By following these steps and tips, you should be able to effectively search your emails in Hotmail (Outlook.com).