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The new Outlook search in the title bar is disconnected from the content it searches
- Close, but their worst decision was buying Nokia.... 😉
Firas65 to all comments - I have added my 2 cents in every possible location! I agree will all and my biggest issue with this is: I have 5 email accounts, in my Outlook profile. I cannot tell from the TITLE BAR, yes that's what it's called, FOR TITLES!!!. I cannot tell what Mailbox I'm in, what folder, Sent Items, etc. It's the worst design. I work with many admin assistants also who have their managers mailbox added into their Outlook profile - they cannot tell if they're in their own or their bosses. TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE!!!
Sallyws I understand you've already voted.
But for they who have not. Keep voting on https://outlook.uservoice.com/forums/322590-outlook-for-windows-desktop-application/suggestions/39046513-search-at-the-top-option and it will happen.
I think I can fix your problem. I fixed it on mine this morning.
Close out of all office programs except for OUTLOOK
Go to "FILE"
Scroll down to "OPTIONS"
In the middle, scroll down to "PRIVACY SETTINGS" click on this box
Then un-click "ENABLE OPTIONAL CONNECTED EXPERIENCES"
Click OK.
Restart Outlook
This put my search bar back to where it was prior to the updated new version.
Sadly we do not have the coming soon toggle in the upper right, the "Collapse by default" option, and BigJohn's suggestion of disabling connected experiences did not remedy the issue.
Thanks Big John but that did not work for me. FYI I am using Outlook 365 if that matters.
Strange - it worked for me and my co-workers. Good luck - if you find a solution, please post it. Mine is back to old school - at least for now - it may not be tomorrow.
