Microsoft Outlook: Search within a selected folder
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What the notice says
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Users can now select a mail folder and scope Outlook search results to that folder. This update gives users more control over their searches by helping them narrow results to a specific folder.
Rollout schedule
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out in mid-November 2026 and expect to complete in mid-November 2026.
Impact on your organization
Who is affected
- Users who use Outlook search
Platforms and services
- Outlook
What will happen
- Users will have folder selection options in Outlook search.
- Users can select a mail folder and scope search results to that folder.
Action required and recommendations
No action is required.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
What changed
Between the versions this installation saw, newest firstThis installation has seen one version of this notice, first on 5 Nov 2026. Later changes will show here.
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What and why Users can now select a mail folder and scope Outlook search results to that folder. This update gives users more control over their searches by helping them narrow results to a specific folder. Rollout schedule General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out in mid-November 2026 and expect to complete in mid-November 2026. Impact on your organization Who is affected Users who use Outlook search Platforms and services Outlook What will happen Users will have folder selection options in Outlook search. Users can select a mail folder and scope search results to that folder. Action required and recommendations No action is required. Compliance considerations No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
- Microsoft Outlook: Search within a selected folder Action date: Not supplied
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