Search for messages in Outlook 2016 for Windows

Find a message or item using Instant Search.

Instructions

1. The search box is located just above your messages (in Mail view)

2. In the Search box, type your search text. By default the search will be performed in your current folder.

Fig 1. The search box in Outlook 2016
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Related guides and other info:

• Add an attachment
• Add a signature
• Create a message rule
• Show/hide bcc field
• Send email in HTML or plain text
• Recover deleted messages

Help and support

• Contact the IT Services.