When you are finished looking at the search results, on the Search tab, click Close Search. In Notes: You can search in Current Folder, All Notes, or All Items. In Tasks: You can search in Current Folder, All Tasks, or All Items. In Contacts: You can search in Current Folder, All Contacts, or All Items. In Calendar: You can search in Current Folder, All Events, or All Items.
In Mail: You can search in Current Folder, Subfolders, All Mail, or All Items.Ĭurrent Mailbox: You can search in the mailbox currently selected. The options available will depend on which folder or view you're searching in. Pick any suggestion for a quick result.Ĭhoose where you want the search function performed.
When you select the search box, you see quick suggestions based on your recent search history. If you are an Office Insider and are on build number 08 and higher, your search experience has been enhanced and improved. Note that every time you switch views, you will need to re-enter your search words. Note: To perform a comprehensive search of all Outlook files (regardless of folder or view), choose All Items.