{"id":2883,"date":"2022-06-23T11:45:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T11:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emailtechnicalsupport.us\/blog\/?p=2883"},"modified":"2022-09-28T07:20:08","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T07:20:08","slug":"outlook-search-bar-missing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emailtechnicalsupport.us\/blog\/outlook-search-bar-missing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Missing Outlook Search Bar?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many people, Outlook functions as a key application. The reasons are apparent. It consists of multiple features like contacts, webmail, and tasks. You might use it frequently to search for different messages or items. So, if you find the Outlook search bar missing, it will definitely bring in a lot of inconveniences. Surprisingly, the problem is not a rare one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people find the search ribbon going missing after they <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailtechnicalsupport.us\/blog\/microsoft-office-365-updates\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>install an Office update<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is simply no longer visible on the application. But there are ways to get it back. In this post, you&#8217;ll learn how to add the search ribbon that has gone missing in this application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailtechnicalsupport.us\/blog\/outlook-search-bar-missing\/#Fixing_Outlook_Search_Bar_Missing_Problem\" >Fixing Outlook Search Bar Missing Problem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailtechnicalsupport.us\/blog\/outlook-search-bar-missing\/#Other_Solutions_for_Outlook_Search_Bar_Missing_Problem\" >Other Solutions for Outlook Search Bar Missing Problem<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailtechnicalsupport.us\/blog\/outlook-search-bar-missing\/#1_Launch_Outlook_in_Safe_Mode\" >1. Launch Outlook in Safe Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailtechnicalsupport.us\/blog\/outlook-search-bar-missing\/#2_Disable_Incompatible_Add-ins\" >2. Disable Incompatible Add-ins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailtechnicalsupport.us\/blog\/outlook-search-bar-missing\/#3_Repair_Microsoft_Office\" >3. Repair Microsoft Office<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailtechnicalsupport.us\/blog\/outlook-search-bar-missing\/#4_Install_Office_Updates\" >4. Install Office Updates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailtechnicalsupport.us\/blog\/outlook-search-bar-missing\/#Fix_the_Instant_Search_not_Available_in_Outlook_Problem\" >Fix the Instant Search not Available in Outlook Problem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailtechnicalsupport.us\/blog\/outlook-search-bar-missing\/#Resolve_the_Problem_of_Incomplete_Outlook_Search_Results\" >Resolve the Problem of Incomplete Outlook Search Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailtechnicalsupport.us\/blog\/outlook-search-bar-missing\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixing_Outlook_Search_Bar_Missing_Problem\"><\/span><b>Fixing Outlook Search Bar Missing Problem<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The search bar in the Outlook application appears at the top. It allows you to enter the name of any item or the starting of a message and locate it easily. When you find the search box missing in Outlook, you should follow these stepwise instructions to add it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head over to the &#8216;<\/span><b>Options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; window. For it, click &#8216;<\/span><b>File<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; in Outlook.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, in the &#8216;<\/span><b>Outlook Options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; window, find and tap &#8216;<\/span><b>Customize Ribbon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217; It will be there in the left bar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now select &#8216;<\/span><b>Commands From<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; followed by the &#8216;<\/span><b>Tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the &#8216;<\/span><b>Main<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; tab. It&#8217;s present below the &#8216;<\/span><b>Customize the Classic Ribbon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, you need to insert the search tool into the main tabs. To do it, left-tap &#8216;<\/span><b>Search<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217; It will be highlighted in blue. Now tap the &#8216;<\/span><b>Add &gt; &gt;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; button.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will notice &#8216;<\/span><b>Search (Custom)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; appearing below the main tabs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last step is to click the &#8216;<\/span><b>OK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; button present at the end of the &#8216;<\/span><b>Options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; window. Your changes will be saved. You can close the window now.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Solutions_for_Outlook_Search_Bar_Missing_Problem\"><\/span><b>Other Solutions for Outlook Search Bar Missing Problem<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the basic troubleshooting technique above, there are also other methods you can try. Before using them, it would be wise for you to restart your PC. Often, switching off and on the system fixes minor technical glitches and bugs. If the search feature still doesn&#8217;t yield results, implement the following techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Launch_Outlook_in_Safe_Mode\"><\/span><b>1. Launch Outlook in Safe Mode<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running Outlook in Safe Mode can help with a host of problems in this application, including this one. When you <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailtechnicalsupport.us\/blog\/open-outlook-in-safe-mode\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>run Outlook in Safe Mode<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it disables the add-ins causing the problem. Here&#8217;s how to take this measure.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch the Run dialog box. Here, input <\/span><b>outlook \/save<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, hit <\/span><b>Enter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. See whether the search bar is working properly in Outlook. If it&#8217;s functioning properly, it means that the problem lies in the plugins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disable them and then open Outlook in your web browser.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Disable_Incompatible_Add-ins\"><\/span><b>2. Disable Incompatible Add-ins<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the above fix, if you find that add-ins are the cause of the search not functioning properly, you must disable them. The points you need to follow to remove incompatible or outdated add-ins are as follows.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to &#8216;<\/span><b>File<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; in Outlook.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, select &#8216;<\/span><b>Options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; followed by &#8216;<\/span><b>Add-ins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now choose &#8216;<\/span><b>COM Add-ins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; in the &#8216;<\/span><b>Manage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now hit &#8216;<\/span><b>Go<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will see lots of add-ins. Clear the check box of those that you wish to remove. Then tap &#8216;<\/span><b>OK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After removing all the incompatible add-ins, restart Outlook. Most probably, you won&#8217;t find the search feature troubling you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Repair_Microsoft_Office\"><\/span><b>3. Repair Microsoft Office<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repairing the Outlook app is an effective way to fix the Outlook search box missing problem. Here&#8217;s how Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 users can repair Office.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to the Windows Start screen and input &#8216;<\/span><b>control panel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, click its result.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap &#8216;<\/span><b>Uninstall a program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; under &#8216;<\/span><b>Program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, click &#8216;<\/span><b>Microsoft Office 365<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217; Then, tap &#8216;<\/span><b>Change<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, click &#8216;<\/span><b>QuickRepair<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; and follow it by clicking &#8216;<\/span><b>Repair<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the repair procedure finishes, restart your system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Install_Office_Updates\"><\/span><b>4. Install Office Updates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s best to work with the recent version of <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.office.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> apps. Open Outlook on your system. After that, follow these points.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit the &#8216;<\/span><b>File<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; tab. Now click &#8216;<\/span><b>Account<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8216;<\/span><b>Update Options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; below &#8216;<\/span><b>Product Information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now hit &#8216;<\/span><b>Update Now<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you do it, available updates will be checked, and the latest ones will be updated on your computer.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If, by chance, you don&#8217;t view the option, hit &#8216;<\/span><b>Enable Updates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217; Now you&#8217;ll be able to see the &#8216;<\/span><b>Update Now<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; button.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Also Read, Why: <\/b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailtechnicalsupport.us\/blog\/office-365-not-installing\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Office 365 not installing<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_the_Instant_Search_not_Available_in_Outlook_Problem\"><\/span><b>Fix the Instant Search not Available in Outlook Problem<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people also complain about the Instant Search bar in Outlook missing. They see the message, &#8216;<\/span><b>Instant Search is not available\u2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; when they open the application to search for an email. If you, too, face this issue, you&#8217;ll find that restarting Outlook does not prove to be of much help. Below are some fixes you should try for this problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exit Outlook.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that the Outlook process has stopped.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, start the application again.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, start your Windows system again and see if the problem has been fixed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must also see if you have checked the &#8216;<\/span><b>Run as administrator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0option in the &#8216;<\/span><b>Compatibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; options. To do it, open this location. <\/span><b>C:\\Program Files\\ Microsoft Office\\ Office14\\<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is for 32-bit Windows. If you have 64-bit Windows, go to this path: <\/span><b>C:\\Program Files (x86)\\ Microsoft Office\\ Office14\\<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then right-tap &#8216;<\/span><b>OUTLOOK.EXE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; followed by &#8216;<\/span><b>Properties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Untick the &#8216;<\/span><b>Run as administrator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; option under the &#8216;<\/span><b>Compatibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; tab and tap &#8216;<\/span><b>OK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start Outlook again and see if the search function is available.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Also Read, Why: <\/b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailtechnicalsupport.us\/blog\/outlook-search-not-working\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Outlook Search not working<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolve_the_Problem_of_Incomplete_Outlook_Search_Results\"><\/span><b>Resolve the Problem of Incomplete Outlook Search Results<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your Outlook search function displaying incomplete search results? If so, a good fix for it will be to increase the email sync slider. It allows Outlook to sync and index previous emails that may be missing.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch Outlook and navigate to &#8216;<\/span><b>File<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; followed by &#8216;Account Settings.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, choose &#8216;<\/span><b>Account Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your email account and hot &#8216;<\/span><b>Change<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push the slider to &#8216;<\/span><b>All<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; and tap &#8216;<\/span><b>Next<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon the appearance of a prompt, tap &#8216;<\/span><b>OK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap &#8216;<\/span><b>Finish<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; to exit the window and start Outlook again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The search bar is indeed a very useful feature that no one would like to see malfunctioning. Thankfully, you can resolve the Outlook search bar missing problem in various ways. Although the fixes are simple to understand, you can seek assistance from <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailtechnicalsupport.us\/microsoft-outlook-support\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Outlook Support<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services if you don&#8217;t have adequate time or patience to follow them. The experts are always willing to serve you with their expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; For many people, Outlook functions as a key application. The reasons are apparent. It consists of multiple features like contacts, webmail, and tasks. You might use it frequently to search for different messages or items. 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