How to search mail in outlook 365
Searching for emails in Outlook 365 is a breeze! Here are the steps:
Method 1: Using the Search Bar
- Open Outlook 365 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 search for keywords, phrases, sender names, recipient names, subject lines, and more.
- Press Enter or click the "Search" button to execute the search.
- Outlook will display the search results in a new window.
Method 2: Using the "Find" Tab
- Open Outlook 365 and click on the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "Find" button in the "Find" group.
- In the "Find" dialog box, enter your search query in the "Search for" field.
- Choose the folder you want to search from the "Look in" dropdown menu.
- Click "Find" to execute the search.
- Outlook will display the search results in a new window.
Method 3: Using Advanced Search
- Open Outlook 365 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, you can use various search criteria such as:
- From: Search for emails from a specific sender.
- To: Search for emails sent to a specific recipient.
- Subject: Search for emails with a specific subject line.
- Body: Search for emails containing specific text in the body.
- Date: Search for emails sent within a specific date range.
- Click "Find" to execute the search.
- Outlook will display the search results in a new window.
Tips and Tricks
- Use quotes to search for exact phrases.
- Use the "OR" operator to search for multiple keywords.
- Use the "NOT" operator to exclude specific keywords.
- Use the "AND" operator to search for multiple keywords that must appear together.
- You can also use the "Search folders" feature to create custom search folders that automatically search for specific emails.
I hope this helps you find what you're looking for in Outlook 365!