In 2023, many people started to report problems with the search function on their Microsoft Teams app.

Use the X symbol in the top right corner of the app to close it.

Note: Always test the feature by choosing a name you are certain is listed in your Teams contacts.

Fixes for Microsoft Teams Search Not Working 1

If the problem only occurs with a single name or person, try reinviting them to Teams.

Open any web online window window on your laptop or desktop computer and head tohttps://teams.live.com/v2/.

Step 2: On the web-based version, try performing another search request.

Fixes for Microsoft Teams Search Not Working 2

Click Start and then tweaks (the gear icon) to begin this process.

Step 2: press Apps on the left-hand side, then Installed apps.

Step 6: opt for big, blue Install button and follow any on-screen prompts.

Fixes for Microsoft Teams Search Not Working 3

Once re-installed, test the search function as shown at the end of Method #1.

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