MicrosoftThe change in search bar was frustrating and I did feel helpless... Today I went through all the responses and also saw update by @ Eugenie Burrage.....MAY 2020 update. Thanks for that update and I see earlier options are available with ease... The problem finally seems to be addressed.
Just copying the update which was sent by you.
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May 2020 Updates
Thank you to everyone who has provided feedback here, through Coming Soon in Outlook for Windows and other communication channels. With your feedback in mind, we’re adding functionality to further accelerate and simplify how Search in Outlook helps you find contextually relevant information quickly and efficiently. As the default experience moves Search to the top of the Outlook for Windows app in the coming weeks, we’re rolling out the following updates:
Advanced Search:
To respond to requests for support of complex Search queries, we introduced a customizable Advanced Search experience. This provides you with instant access to more filtering options where and when you need them as opposed to adding more commands to Search on the Simplified Ribbon. We are still exploring ways to make the Advanced Search more discoverable but for now, simply click on Current Mailbox once you’ve clicked into in the Search box. If you choose to use Find options instead of keyword Search, we’ve added more Filter Email options to the Simplified Ribbon and if you want to use the Search options on the ribbon instead of the suggestions or the Advanced Search, you can quickly access it without the Advanced Search form overlay by simply hitting the escape key or Enter after you clicked in the Search box.
