How to search for mail in outlook 365

Searching for mail in Outlook 365 is a breeze! Here are the steps:

Method 1: Using the Search Bar

1. Open Outlook 365 and click on the "Search" button in the top-right corner of the screen.
2. Type in your search query in the search bar. You can search for specific words, phrases, or even use advanced search operators (more on that later).
3. Press Enter or click on the "Search" button to execute the search.
4. Outlook will display the search results in a new window.

Method 2: Using the "Find" Tab

1. Open Outlook 365 and click on the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
2. Click on the "Find" button in the "Find" group.
3. In the "Find" dialog box, type in your search query and select the search criteria (e.g., "From", "To", "Subject", etc.).
4. Click on the "Find" button to execute the search.
5. Outlook will display the search results in a new window.

Advanced Search Operators

Outlook 365 supports various advanced search operators that can help you refine your search results. Here are some examples:

• from: - Search for emails from a specific sender (e.g., from:[email protected])
• to: - Search for emails sent to a specific recipient (e.g., to:[email protected])
• subject: - Search for emails with a specific subject (e.g., subject:meeting)
• has: - Search for emails with a specific attachment or content (e.g., has:attachment or has:pdf)
• is: - Search for emails with a specific status (e.g., is:unread or is:flagged)
• before: - Search for emails sent before a specific date (e.g., before:2022-01-01)
• after: - Search for emails sent after a specific date (e.g., after:2022-01-01)

Tips and Tricks

• Use quotes to search for exact phrases (e.g., "John Doe")
• Use the OR operator to search for multiple keywords (e.g., john OR jane)
• Use the NOT operator to exclude specific keywords (e.g., john NOT jane)
• Use the AND operator to search for multiple keywords (e.g., john AND meeting)
• You can also use the * wildcard character to search for partial matches (e.g., john*)

I hope this helps you find what you're looking for in Outlook 365!