While you can quickly sort your inbox by date, this isn’t convenient if you receive dozens of emails per day. With Microsoft Outlook’s built-in search and filter tools, you can find the exact email you want. Let’s look at how to search Outlook by date in both the web and desktop applications.
Search Outlook by Date on the Web
If you use Outlook on the web, visit the site and log in if necessary. Then, follow these steps to find emails by date. You’ll then see your results which include all emails received and sent.
Search Outlook by Date on Windows
The interface for Outlook on Windows is similar to that on the web, but you’ll notice slight differences in the field labels. You’ll then see your search results with those emails in the date range you entered. You can confirm this date range by looking in the Outlook Search box.
Search Outlook Emails by Date on Mac
If you use Outlook on Mac, you can search by date and find emails quickly in both the classic and new Outlook versions on macOS.
Search Emails in Classic Outlook
The classic version of Outlook on Mac looks similar to Outlook on Windows, but the search and filter work a bit differently. You’ll then see the results using your specific date range for emails received or sent, depending on your choice. When you finish, select Close Search in the ribbon.
Search Emails in the New Outlook
If you use the new Outlook on Mac, search and filter work similarly to Windows and the web. You’ll then see your results within the date range you selected. This includes all emails received and sent.
Perform an Instant Search in Outlook
Even though the search options and filter tools are the friendliest methods for finding emails, you can also perform an instant search by typing directly in the Search bar. In the desktop or web versions of Outlook, you can use the following types of search queries to find email messages received by date. Simply enter one in the Search field and press your Enter or Return key.
received:today (no spaces)received:yesterday received:12/1/2021..1/1/2022 (two dots between the dates)received:2021/12/1..2022/1/1received:12/1/2021 (yyyy as the year format)received:2021/12/1
As you can see, you can use words for a quick search like “today” or “yesterday”. Plus, you can enter a date range or a specific date using different date formats. To find emails you sent by date instead, replace “received” with “sent” in the search query. If you want to search Outlook by date, the process is simple on Windows, Mac, and the web. Whether you want to find items from today, yesterday, or last month or use the advanced find feature for a date range, Outlook provides the search tools you need. For doing even more with Microsoft Outlook, take a look at how to set up an out-of-office reply or how to add a signature.
