Why is search not working in Outlook?

There are several reasons why search may not be working in Outlook, including:

The Outlook search index is not up to date: The search index is a database of all the items in your mailbox. If the index is not up to date, search results may not include all the relevant items. To fix this, you can try rebuilding the index.

The Outlook search feature is not enabled: If the search feature is not enabled, Outlook will not be able to search your mailbox. To check if the feature is enabled, go to File > Options > Search > Search Options and make sure the "Instant Search" checkbox is selected.

Corrupted Outlook profile: If your Outlook profile is corrupted, the search feature may not work properly. You can try creating a new profile or repairing the existing profile.

Add-ins or third-party software conflicting with Outlook: If you have any add-ins or third-party software installed that may be interfering with Outlook's search feature, disabling or uninstalling them may help.

There is an issue with your email account or mailbox: Check to see if your email account is set up correctly, and if you have access to your email account or if there is an issue with your mailbox.

Your Outlook is not up to date, make sure you have the latest version.

It is recommended to try one solution at a time and test the search feature after each one to see if it has resolved the issue. If the problem persists, visit our website and complete the solution.