Using the Advanced Find Function

The Simple Find utility is a quick-and-easy way to search one or many folders for information based on a single word or phrase. However, there will probably be times when the Simple Find functions aren't powerful enough. The Simple Find feature doesn't allow you to find all items with high importance or all items that contain an attachment. You cannot search for expired items, find all items sent to a distribution list, or find all contacts with a city of Sacramento. For these types of searches, use the Advanced Find feature.

You can access Advanced Find in three different ways: select Tools, Find, Advanced Find; click the Find button on the toolbar and then open the Options drop-down and select Advanced Find; ...

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