Search Folders – Quick Reference Guide

Begin searching

Click in the "Search Inbox" field located just above your messages and enter your search criteria.

Search all folders

All Mail Items

All Subfolders

All Outlook Items

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Click the File tab, and then click Options

Optionally, you may include messages from the Deleted items folder

Click SearchClick All Folders

Click OK to close the Options dialog box.

Create a custom search folder

Click the Folder tab, then select New Search FolderFrom the Select a Search Folder list, click Create a custom Search FolderType a name for your custom Search Folder

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Click Criteria, then select the options that you want The Messages tab contains criteria on the message content or properties, such as sender, keywords, or recipients.

The More Choices tab contains criteria on other message conditions: importance, flags, attachments, and categorization.

The Advanced tab enables you to make detailed criteriaClick Browse and select the folders that you want to be searchedClick OK to close each open dialog box

Stop Searching

To stop searching, click any folder in the Navigation Pane, or click the X at the end of the Instant Search box. Your original mail view will be restored.

Contact Information

Laurie Ellen HarrisTraining Manager866-665-4181 x5075

Embanet + Compass

lharris@embanetcompass.com

For questions and assistance, please contact:

closing slideAdditional Outlook 2010 training resources:

Microsoft Outlook 2010 Official SiteUsing Search Folders Video:

Brainstorm Inc. Outlook Video