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Outlook Search Bar Missing? How to Fix It in 6 Steps
Repair the Office app or disabling the third-party plugins
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Updated onFebruary 27, 2024
updated onFebruary 27, 2024
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The search bar in Outlook is a useful feature that allows you toquickly find emails, contacts, and other items in your mailbox. However, there has been a recent Outlook issue reported by some users where the Outlook search bar goes missing without any apparent reason.
If you’re experiencing this issue, don’t worry. In this article, we will guide you on how to fix this Outlook error so that you can continue using your Outlook app without any further problems.
Why is my search not showing up in Outlook?
There could be several reasons why the Outlook search bar is missing:
How do I get my search bar back in Outlook?
1. Launch Outlook in Safe Mode
If the Search feature is still missing, it indicates that a third-party integration is likely causing the issue.
2. Repair Outlook
If that doesn’t work, you can try using theOnline Repairoption, but keep in mind that it might take a bit longer to finish and require an Internet connection.
3. Disable Outlook Add-ins
4. Manually add a search bar
You should now be able to see the Search tab on the ribbon.
5. Repair Outlook data files
6. Contact Microsoft Office Support
If none of the above steps work, it’s recommended to reach out to Microsoft Office Support and report the search bar issue to them. They might be able to provide specific troubleshooting steps based on your system configuration and version of Outlook.
Additional solutions:
Besides, check what to do when theOutlook app is not opening on your PCbecause a few solutions might help in this case.
We also have a great guide onhow to remove app search bar from Outlook, so don’t miss it.
What solution worked for you? Let us know in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Outlook,Windows 11
Loredana Harsana
Windows Software Expert
Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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