Search Mail
Windows
Ctrl+E
Jumps to the search box.
Outlook Search Mail Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Jumps to the search box. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Outlook, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+E
- Mac
- Cmd+Option+F
- Web
- Alt+Q
How to search mail in Outlook with the keyboard
- Open Outlook and go to where you want to search mail.
- Press Ctrl + E on Windows or Cmd + Option + F on Mac.
Outlook Search Mail Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + E.
Outlook Search Mail Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + Option + F.
Outlook Search Mail Shortcut for Outlook Web
Press Alt + Q.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Outlook search mail shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + E. On a Mac, press Cmd + Option + F.
Is there a Mac shortcut to search mail in Outlook?
Yes: Cmd + Option + F.
Does it work in Outlook for the web?
Yes: Alt + Q.
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