Search for event on the calendar

If you are having trouble searching for events on your calendar, there are a few things to consider:

1. Search Functionality: Ensure that you are using the correct search functionality. In the latest versions of Outlook, you should be able to search for past or future events by entering the name, location, people included, or words in the event body. If the search is not returning results, it might be due to a temporary issue or a change in the search feature.
2. Calendar Settings: Check your calendar settings to ensure that all relevant calendars are selected for searching. Sometimes, if a calendar is not selected, events from that calendar will not appear in search results.
3. Updates and Bugs: Ensure that your Outlook application is up to date. Sometimes, bugs in earlier versions can affect functionality. If you recently updated and the issue started, it may be worth checking for any known issues or patches.
4. Search Limitations: Be aware that there may be limitations in the search functionality, such as only being able to search your own mailbox and not delegated mailboxes. Also, if you are using a specific keyword, ensure that it is correctly spelled and relevant to the events you are trying to find.

If the problem persists, consider reaching out to Microsoft support for further assistance.

Please confirm which calendar app you’re using Outlook for Windows, Outlook on the web, or the Windows Calendar app.

In the meantime, here are steps that often fix search issues:

• Make sure the calendar account is fully synced and signed in again.

• If you’re using Outlook for Windows, rebuild the search index. Instructions are here:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/fix-search-issues-by-rebuilding-your-instant-search-catalog-213a2728-0ef4-427a-9bb2-aed329a59b17

If you’re using Outlook on the web, try clearing the browser cache or testing in a different browser:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/supported-browsers-for-outlook-on-the-web-and-outlook-com-ca350265-6284-4682-9abd-85fc2bd37934

• If this is the Windows 10 or 11 Calendar app, removing and re-adding the account can refresh search:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/resolve-sync-issues-in-mail-and-calendar-apps-in-windows-10-0dd86c69-18f3-4f73-9d3d-375bdc9c3e34.