Microsoft Outlook: How To Use the New Search Folder Feature

A Search Folder is a virtual folder that provides a view of all email items that match specific search criteria.

This knowledge article demonstrates how to use the New Search Folder feature in Microsoft Outlook 2016.

Step 1

Click Folder tab then click New Search Folder.

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Step 2

Select the type of Search Folder you wish to create such as “Mail from specific people”.

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Step 3

If you select the “Mail from specific people” option, click Choose.

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Step 4

Type in the name to search for, click From and then click OK.

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Step 5

Click OK.

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You’ll now see a new search folder under Search Folders in the Folder Pane.  Each time you click on the folder, it will perform the search.

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Step 6

To rename a search folder, click Rename Folder on the Folder tab.

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Step 7

Type in the new name and press Enter.

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Step 8

To delete a search folder, click Delete Folder on the Folder tab.

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Step 9

Click Yes.  Note:  Deleting the folder does not delete the contents of the folder.

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