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You could also use one of the other search folders as a base if you choose.

In the name field jot down in a name for your folder.

Save Time With Search Folders in Outlook 2007

Next, tap the browse button to specify which folders to include in your custom search folder.

Choose as many or few as you want, and then click OK to proceed.

You’re probably going to want to choose the specific criteria for the new folder as well.

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The Criteria button is where you’re free to really customize the search.

By words, importance, sent, received, etc…

Under the more choices tab you’ve got the option to even select your searches by Color Categories.

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This feature is incredibly powerful, and once you get used to it you won’t ever go back.

Here’s some examples of search folders you’ve got the option to create:

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