Since the introduction of the search box in Outlook version 2007, searching is really simple and powerful. Yet time and time again, I see people not using this functionality, sticking to old habits of sorting by From or Subject, by clicking on the relevant column.
Preparing for a seminar on diary management, I found a quick way to expand the search to include All Mail Items, All Calendar Items or All Contact Items, depending on the view that you are in. So I feel it’s time to dust off searching in Outlook.
Here’s how:
- Open the item you want to search in, such as your inbox or calendar.
- Press CTRL + E or click in the Instant Search box in the right hand corner.
- Type one or more search terms. (Don’t forget to put exact phrases or specific words in quotes.)
- If no matches are found, click on the Try searching again in All Mail Items link that appears or on the All Mail Items button, but here’s the real tip for today …. press CTRL + ALT + A.
See the following tips about searching in Outlook:
http://roem.co.uk/tip_292.html
http://roem.co.uk/tip_294.html
Unless stated otherwise, these tips were written for Microsoft Office 2010
30 May 2016
Breakfast Networking
Don't miss the chance to hear Karen sharing her knowledge at Cambridge Network's Breakfast Networking event: Ten top computer time-saving tips on Thursday 30th June 2016 (8 - 10am) at St John’s Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS.
In a brief 30 minute session Karen will share ten simple, clever tips to tame your computer. Even if you believe you have mastered Windows or Microsoft Office you will go away with new tricks, tips and shortcuts that you never would have found on your own.
Karen will be followed by Michael Yardley, IT and systems manager at Cambridge Enterprise Ltd, University of Cambridge, who will be looking at some of the simplest ways you can protect yourself digitally, both in business and at home.
Find out more and book your place here
Karen Roem offers software training and support through her company Roem Ltd. Contact her by email (Karen@roem.co.uk) or visit her website at www.roem.co.uk
Roem Ltd is a Learning Collaboration approved supplier, having come recommended by Cambridge Network member organisations. Network membership means you automatically have the right to book on to any LC course at any time, while some categories of membership actually include LC training units.