Applies To
Outlook for Microsoft 365 Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac Outlook on the web New Outlook for Windows
  1. Select the Instant Search box in the classic Outlook title bar.

    Shows search bar.

  2. On the left end of the ribbon, below the box, select From On the Search tab, the From button helps you search for email from a particular person..

  3. In the Instant search box, replace Sender Name with the name you want to search for:

    In the Search box, replace "Sender Name" with the name of the person you want to search for.

    Classic Outlook suggests names that match what you entered. 

  4. Select the name you want to search for. 

    Classic Outlook immediately shows a list of items matching your search.

  5. You may add keywords in the box to further refine your search, or you may select other criteria from the ribbon, such as Subject or Has Attachments.  

  6. If you've added additional criteria, press Enter to perform the search operation.

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