Well show you how to resolve these problems so you could start finding your emails again.
If it isnt, you cant use the search function to find your emails.
To check that, open Outlook and select “File” in the top-left corner.
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From the left sidebar, choose “Options.”
On the “Outlook Options” window, from the left sidebar, select “Search.”
On the right pane, choose “Indexing Options.”
On the window that opens, in the Index These Locations section, ensure Microsoft Outlook is listed.
If Outlook isnt listed, add it by clicking the “Modify” button.
Restart Outlook
Outlooks minor glitches can cause the search function not to work.
In this case,give the app a rebootto fix those glitches.
Tofully close Outlook, in the apps top-left corner, click “File.”
From the left sidebar, select “Exit.”
Its worth using this tool when Outlook search isnt functioning.
To fire off the troubleshooter on a Windows 11 PC, initiate the Run dialog box by pressing Windows+R.
Find “Search and Indexing,” click it, and choose “fire off the Troubleshooter.”
Wait while the troubleshooter finds the issue and offers help to fix it.
reboot your setup
Your computers minor system problems can cause an Outlook search issue.
In this case, give your Windows PC a reboot to resolve those minor issues.
One way to fix these bugs is to refresh your app.
Doing so brings bug fixes and possibly new features.
Toupdate Outlook, launch the app and select “File” in the top-left corner.
In the left sidebar, choose “Office Account.”
On the right pane, select Update Options > Update Now.
Wait for the app to finish updating.
Rebuild the Search Index
Corruption of the Windows search index can cause Outlook search not to function.
To fix this issue,get Windows to rebuild the entire index.
This can take a while, but its worth doing.
In the left sidebar, choose “Search.”
On the right pane, select “Indexing Options.”
On the open window, opt for “Advanced” button.
Repair Outlook
Outlooks own app problems can cause various features not to work.
To get around these issues, use Microsoft Offices built-in repair tool.
This tool finds and resolves issues with all your Office apps, including Outlook.
On the Control Panel window, choose “Uninstall a Program.”
From the app list, select your Microsoft Office installation.
Then, at the top, click “Change.”
In the “User Account Control” prompt, choose “Yes.”
When the repair tool opens, choose the “Quick Repair” option and choose “Repair.”
Wait for the tool to find and fix your app problems.
And youre now back to being able to find your Outlook emails.
