Instructions apply to Outlook.com and Outlook Online.

To search for emails in Outlook Mail on the web:

Go to theSearchbox.

If you use Outlook keyboard shortcuts, pressAlt+Q.

Outlook.com inbox

pop in the words for which you want to search, and pressEnter.

Or, select from the autocomplete suggestions.

Outlook Mail understands a few search operators:

Outlook does search theCcandBccfields.

Searching for an email using a keyword in Outlook.com

Add additional search words using search operators, such as looking for a specific sender.

When you see the search result you want, pick the message to view it.

Searching for a specific email in Outlook.com

Advanced options for searching in Outlook.com

Searching for a specific sender in Outlook.com