Where is the read/unread field in Outlook 2010 custom search?
I am trying to create a custom search folder in outlook 2010. I am using the "advanced" tab in the "search folder criteria" dialog. One of the criteria I need is the read/unread status of an message. But the "field" dropdown does not contain a field corresponding to read/unread status (see screen shot below).
This is odd because the read/unread status is available in the "More Choices" tab, but seemingly not in the "advanced" tab.
How do I create an advanced search folder criteria which incorporates the read/unread status of a message?
search microsoft-outlook-2010
edited Sep 17 '12 at 8:49
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asked May 1 '12 at 13:03
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I am trying to create a custom search folder in outlook 2010. I am using the "advanced" tab in the "search folder criteria" dialog. One of the criteria I need is the read/unread status of an message. But the "field" dropdown does not contain a field corresponding to read/unread status (see screen shot below).
This is odd because the read/unread status is available in the "More Choices" tab, but seemingly not in the "advanced" tab.
How do I create an advanced search folder criteria which incorporates the read/unread status of a message?
search microsoft-outlook-2010
edited Sep 17 '12 at 8:49
Sathyajith Bhat♦
52.8k29156252
asked May 1 '12 at 13:03
KenKen
1723311
add a comment |
I am trying to create a custom search folder in outlook 2010. I am using the "advanced" tab in the "search folder criteria" dialog. One of the criteria I need is the read/unread status of an message. But the "field" dropdown does not contain a field corresponding to read/unread status (see screen shot below).
This is odd because the read/unread status is available in the "More Choices" tab, but seemingly not in the "advanced" tab.
How do I create an advanced search folder criteria which incorporates the read/unread status of a message?
search microsoft-outlook-2010
edited Sep 17 '12 at 8:49
Sathyajith Bhat♦
52.8k29156252
asked May 1 '12 at 13:03
KenKen
1723311
I am trying to create a custom search folder in outlook 2010. I am using the "advanced" tab in the "search folder criteria" dialog. One of the criteria I need is the read/unread status of an message. But the "field" dropdown does not contain a field corresponding to read/unread status (see screen shot below).
This is odd because the read/unread status is available in the "More Choices" tab, but seemingly not in the "advanced" tab.
How do I create an advanced search folder criteria which incorporates the read/unread status of a message?
search microsoft-outlook-2010
search microsoft-outlook-2010
edited Sep 17 '12 at 8:49
Sathyajith Bhat♦
52.8k29156252
asked May 1 '12 at 13:03
KenKen
1723311
edited Sep 17 '12 at 8:49
Sathyajith Bhat♦
52.8k29156252
asked May 1 '12 at 13:03
KenKen
1723311
edited Sep 17 '12 at 8:49
Sathyajith Bhat♦
52.8k29156252
edited Sep 17 '12 at 8:49
Sathyajith Bhat♦
52.8k29156252
edited Sep 17 '12 at 8:49
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52.8k29156252
asked May 1 '12 at 13:03
KenKen
1723311
asked May 1 '12 at 13:03
KenKen
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asked May 1 '12 at 13:03
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1723311
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Just type (do not try to select) "Read" for the field name and select "Yes" or "No".
edited Feb 21 '13 at 1:28
Indrek
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answered Feb 20 '13 at 20:23
velvel
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This doesn't work in Professional Plus 2010. Have you had it work?
– Roy Truelove
Oct 10 '13 at 16:32
Works in Outlook 2013
– snowdude
Feb 25 '14 at 12:42
Works for me in Outlook 2010 Standard 32-bit. Thanks!
– dunxd
Mar 25 '15 at 13:25
add a comment |
In the "More Choices" tab the first checkbox is "only items that are" and you can choose between unread or read. This is how you filter to show only read or unread messages.
You can then apply further advanced search criteria in the Advanced tab if you wish.
answered Sep 16 '12 at 22:42
AJPAJP
411
This is the best answer. I didn't realise that when I select options in "More Choices" they apply in addition to the options in "Advanced".
– Kidburla
Dec 6 '18 at 11:36
add a comment |
What you're looking for was possible on Outlook 2003 but not 2010. Seems to have been a step backwards by Microsoft. You can easily sort out the 'Unread' mails using the conventional Search Folders > Unread mail option but to get a detailed description as to why you can't sort read mail, look at this thread.
answered May 1 '12 at 13:27
prraoprrao
9372723
seems like a fundamental omission.
– Ken
May 1 '12 at 13:39
Yup, it does. Microsoft never fails to baffle. I'm using Outlook 2007 and can't figure out how to do this either.
– prrao
May 1 '12 at 13:45
I don't think it's a fundamental omission. They just changed the way to do this to the "More Choices" tab. I didn't previously realise that the "More Choices" options apply in addition to those on the "Advanced" tab. See superuser.com/a/475939/429254
– Kidburla
Dec 6 '18 at 11:38
add a comment |
Just found an answer for that if still relevant.
Similar to what the person above suggested, but just enter "Unread" for the field name and select "Yes" or "No".
edited Nov 30 '14 at 20:09
bwDraco
36.8k37136177
answered Nov 30 '14 at 10:52
AdamAdam
211
When I try to add Unread to query builder I get an error message saying the criteria is not valid. Read works. This is in Outlook 2010 Standard 32-bit.
– dunxd
Mar 25 '15 at 13:27
add a comment |
You have to use the SQL tab if you want to use unread/read as part of a filter. This is not available directly as a Search Folder filter, but you can associate a filtered View with a search folder that has no criteria, and it will work fine.
To find out what the SQL equivalent of "unread" or "read" is, just select that criteria on the "More Choices" tab, then switch to the SQL tab. You can then combine it with other criteria with OR or AND and brackets.
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Just type (do not try to select) "Read" for the field name and select "Yes" or "No".
edited Feb 21 '13 at 1:28
Indrek
20.6k117484
answered Feb 20 '13 at 20:23
velvel
6112
This doesn't work in Professional Plus 2010. Have you had it work?
– Roy Truelove
Oct 10 '13 at 16:32
Works in Outlook 2013
– snowdude
Feb 25 '14 at 12:42
Works for me in Outlook 2010 Standard 32-bit. Thanks!
– dunxd
Mar 25 '15 at 13:25
add a comment |
Just type (do not try to select) "Read" for the field name and select "Yes" or "No".
edited Feb 21 '13 at 1:28
Indrek
20.6k117484
answered Feb 20 '13 at 20:23
velvel
6112
This doesn't work in Professional Plus 2010. Have you had it work?
– Roy Truelove
Oct 10 '13 at 16:32
Works in Outlook 2013
– snowdude
Feb 25 '14 at 12:42
Works for me in Outlook 2010 Standard 32-bit. Thanks!
– dunxd
Mar 25 '15 at 13:25
add a comment |
Just type (do not try to select) "Read" for the field name and select "Yes" or "No".
edited Feb 21 '13 at 1:28
Indrek
20.6k117484
answered Feb 20 '13 at 20:23
velvel
6112
Just type (do not try to select) "Read" for the field name and select "Yes" or "No".
edited Feb 21 '13 at 1:28
Indrek
20.6k117484
answered Feb 20 '13 at 20:23
velvel
6112
edited Feb 21 '13 at 1:28
Indrek
20.6k117484
edited Feb 21 '13 at 1:28
Indrek
20.6k117484
edited Feb 21 '13 at 1:28
Indrek
20.6k117484
20.6k117484
answered Feb 20 '13 at 20:23
velvel
6112
answered Feb 20 '13 at 20:23
velvel
6112
answered Feb 20 '13 at 20:23
velvel
6112
6112
This doesn't work in Professional Plus 2010. Have you had it work?
– Roy Truelove
Oct 10 '13 at 16:32
Works in Outlook 2013
– snowdude
Feb 25 '14 at 12:42
Works for me in Outlook 2010 Standard 32-bit. Thanks!
– dunxd
Mar 25 '15 at 13:25
add a comment |
This doesn't work in Professional Plus 2010. Have you had it work?
– Roy Truelove
Oct 10 '13 at 16:32
Works in Outlook 2013
– snowdude
Feb 25 '14 at 12:42
Works for me in Outlook 2010 Standard 32-bit. Thanks!
– dunxd
Mar 25 '15 at 13:25
This doesn't work in Professional Plus 2010. Have you had it work?
– Roy Truelove
Oct 10 '13 at 16:32
This doesn't work in Professional Plus 2010. Have you had it work?
– Roy Truelove
Oct 10 '13 at 16:32
Works in Outlook 2013
– snowdude
Feb 25 '14 at 12:42
Works in Outlook 2013
– snowdude
Feb 25 '14 at 12:42
Works for me in Outlook 2010 Standard 32-bit. Thanks!
– dunxd
Mar 25 '15 at 13:25
Works for me in Outlook 2010 Standard 32-bit. Thanks!
– dunxd
Mar 25 '15 at 13:25
add a comment |
In the "More Choices" tab the first checkbox is "only items that are" and you can choose between unread or read. This is how you filter to show only read or unread messages.
You can then apply further advanced search criteria in the Advanced tab if you wish.
answered Sep 16 '12 at 22:42
AJPAJP
411
This is the best answer. I didn't realise that when I select options in "More Choices" they apply in addition to the options in "Advanced".
– Kidburla
Dec 6 '18 at 11:36
add a comment |
In the "More Choices" tab the first checkbox is "only items that are" and you can choose between unread or read. This is how you filter to show only read or unread messages.
You can then apply further advanced search criteria in the Advanced tab if you wish.
answered Sep 16 '12 at 22:42
AJPAJP
411
This is the best answer. I didn't realise that when I select options in "More Choices" they apply in addition to the options in "Advanced".
– Kidburla
Dec 6 '18 at 11:36
add a comment |
In the "More Choices" tab the first checkbox is "only items that are" and you can choose between unread or read. This is how you filter to show only read or unread messages.
You can then apply further advanced search criteria in the Advanced tab if you wish.
answered Sep 16 '12 at 22:42
AJPAJP
411
In the "More Choices" tab the first checkbox is "only items that are" and you can choose between unread or read. This is how you filter to show only read or unread messages.
You can then apply further advanced search criteria in the Advanced tab if you wish.
answered Sep 16 '12 at 22:42
AJPAJP
411
answered Sep 16 '12 at 22:42
AJPAJP
411
answered Sep 16 '12 at 22:42
AJPAJP
411
answered Sep 16 '12 at 22:42
AJPAJP
411
411
This is the best answer. I didn't realise that when I select options in "More Choices" they apply in addition to the options in "Advanced".
– Kidburla
Dec 6 '18 at 11:36
add a comment |
This is the best answer. I didn't realise that when I select options in "More Choices" they apply in addition to the options in "Advanced".
– Kidburla
Dec 6 '18 at 11:36
This is the best answer. I didn't realise that when I select options in "More Choices" they apply in addition to the options in "Advanced".
– Kidburla
Dec 6 '18 at 11:36
This is the best answer. I didn't realise that when I select options in "More Choices" they apply in addition to the options in "Advanced".
– Kidburla
Dec 6 '18 at 11:36
add a comment |
What you're looking for was possible on Outlook 2003 but not 2010. Seems to have been a step backwards by Microsoft. You can easily sort out the 'Unread' mails using the conventional Search Folders > Unread mail option but to get a detailed description as to why you can't sort read mail, look at this thread.
answered May 1 '12 at 13:27
prraoprrao
9372723
seems like a fundamental omission.
– Ken
May 1 '12 at 13:39
Yup, it does. Microsoft never fails to baffle. I'm using Outlook 2007 and can't figure out how to do this either.
– prrao
May 1 '12 at 13:45
I don't think it's a fundamental omission. They just changed the way to do this to the "More Choices" tab. I didn't previously realise that the "More Choices" options apply in addition to those on the "Advanced" tab. See superuser.com/a/475939/429254
– Kidburla
Dec 6 '18 at 11:38
add a comment |
What you're looking for was possible on Outlook 2003 but not 2010. Seems to have been a step backwards by Microsoft. You can easily sort out the 'Unread' mails using the conventional Search Folders > Unread mail option but to get a detailed description as to why you can't sort read mail, look at this thread.
answered May 1 '12 at 13:27
prraoprrao
9372723
seems like a fundamental omission.
– Ken
May 1 '12 at 13:39
Yup, it does. Microsoft never fails to baffle. I'm using Outlook 2007 and can't figure out how to do this either.
– prrao
May 1 '12 at 13:45
I don't think it's a fundamental omission. They just changed the way to do this to the "More Choices" tab. I didn't previously realise that the "More Choices" options apply in addition to those on the "Advanced" tab. See superuser.com/a/475939/429254
– Kidburla
Dec 6 '18 at 11:38
add a comment |
What you're looking for was possible on Outlook 2003 but not 2010. Seems to have been a step backwards by Microsoft. You can easily sort out the 'Unread' mails using the conventional Search Folders > Unread mail option but to get a detailed description as to why you can't sort read mail, look at this thread.
answered May 1 '12 at 13:27
prraoprrao
9372723
What you're looking for was possible on Outlook 2003 but not 2010. Seems to have been a step backwards by Microsoft. You can easily sort out the 'Unread' mails using the conventional Search Folders > Unread mail option but to get a detailed description as to why you can't sort read mail, look at this thread.
answered May 1 '12 at 13:27
prraoprrao
9372723
answered May 1 '12 at 13:27
prraoprrao
9372723
answered May 1 '12 at 13:27
prraoprrao
9372723
answered May 1 '12 at 13:27
prraoprrao
9372723
9372723
seems like a fundamental omission.
– Ken
May 1 '12 at 13:39
Yup, it does. Microsoft never fails to baffle. I'm using Outlook 2007 and can't figure out how to do this either.
– prrao
May 1 '12 at 13:45
I don't think it's a fundamental omission. They just changed the way to do this to the "More Choices" tab. I didn't previously realise that the "More Choices" options apply in addition to those on the "Advanced" tab. See superuser.com/a/475939/429254
– Kidburla
Dec 6 '18 at 11:38
add a comment |
seems like a fundamental omission.
– Ken
May 1 '12 at 13:39
Yup, it does. Microsoft never fails to baffle. I'm using Outlook 2007 and can't figure out how to do this either.
– prrao
May 1 '12 at 13:45
I don't think it's a fundamental omission. They just changed the way to do this to the "More Choices" tab. I didn't previously realise that the "More Choices" options apply in addition to those on the "Advanced" tab. See superuser.com/a/475939/429254
– Kidburla
Dec 6 '18 at 11:38
seems like a fundamental omission.
– Ken
May 1 '12 at 13:39
seems like a fundamental omission.
– Ken
May 1 '12 at 13:39
Yup, it does. Microsoft never fails to baffle. I'm using Outlook 2007 and can't figure out how to do this either.
– prrao
May 1 '12 at 13:45
Yup, it does. Microsoft never fails to baffle. I'm using Outlook 2007 and can't figure out how to do this either.
– prrao
May 1 '12 at 13:45
I don't think it's a fundamental omission. They just changed the way to do this to the "More Choices" tab. I didn't previously realise that the "More Choices" options apply in addition to those on the "Advanced" tab. See superuser.com/a/475939/429254
– Kidburla
Dec 6 '18 at 11:38
I don't think it's a fundamental omission. They just changed the way to do this to the "More Choices" tab. I didn't previously realise that the "More Choices" options apply in addition to those on the "Advanced" tab. See superuser.com/a/475939/429254
– Kidburla
Dec 6 '18 at 11:38
add a comment |
Just found an answer for that if still relevant.
Similar to what the person above suggested, but just enter "Unread" for the field name and select "Yes" or "No".
edited Nov 30 '14 at 20:09
bwDraco
36.8k37136177
answered Nov 30 '14 at 10:52
AdamAdam
211
When I try to add Unread to query builder I get an error message saying the criteria is not valid. Read works. This is in Outlook 2010 Standard 32-bit.
– dunxd
Mar 25 '15 at 13:27
add a comment |
Just found an answer for that if still relevant.
Similar to what the person above suggested, but just enter "Unread" for the field name and select "Yes" or "No".
edited Nov 30 '14 at 20:09
bwDraco
36.8k37136177
answered Nov 30 '14 at 10:52
AdamAdam
211
When I try to add Unread to query builder I get an error message saying the criteria is not valid. Read works. This is in Outlook 2010 Standard 32-bit.
– dunxd
Mar 25 '15 at 13:27
add a comment |
Just found an answer for that if still relevant.
Similar to what the person above suggested, but just enter "Unread" for the field name and select "Yes" or "No".
edited Nov 30 '14 at 20:09
bwDraco
36.8k37136177
answered Nov 30 '14 at 10:52
AdamAdam
211
Just found an answer for that if still relevant.
Similar to what the person above suggested, but just enter "Unread" for the field name and select "Yes" or "No".
edited Nov 30 '14 at 20:09
bwDraco
36.8k37136177
answered Nov 30 '14 at 10:52
AdamAdam
211
edited Nov 30 '14 at 20:09
bwDraco
36.8k37136177
edited Nov 30 '14 at 20:09
bwDraco
36.8k37136177
edited Nov 30 '14 at 20:09
bwDraco
36.8k37136177
36.8k37136177
answered Nov 30 '14 at 10:52
AdamAdam
211
answered Nov 30 '14 at 10:52
AdamAdam
211
answered Nov 30 '14 at 10:52
AdamAdam
211
211
When I try to add Unread to query builder I get an error message saying the criteria is not valid. Read works. This is in Outlook 2010 Standard 32-bit.
– dunxd
Mar 25 '15 at 13:27
add a comment |
When I try to add Unread to query builder I get an error message saying the criteria is not valid. Read works. This is in Outlook 2010 Standard 32-bit.
– dunxd
Mar 25 '15 at 13:27
When I try to add Unread to query builder I get an error message saying the criteria is not valid. Read works. This is in Outlook 2010 Standard 32-bit.
– dunxd
Mar 25 '15 at 13:27
When I try to add Unread to query builder I get an error message saying the criteria is not valid. Read works. This is in Outlook 2010 Standard 32-bit.
– dunxd
Mar 25 '15 at 13:27
add a comment |
You have to use the SQL tab if you want to use unread/read as part of a filter. This is not available directly as a Search Folder filter, but you can associate a filtered View with a search folder that has no criteria, and it will work fine.
To find out what the SQL equivalent of "unread" or "read" is, just select that criteria on the "More Choices" tab, then switch to the SQL tab. You can then combine it with other criteria with OR or AND and brackets.
answered Jan 22 at 16:20
user988429user988429
1
add a comment |
You have to use the SQL tab if you want to use unread/read as part of a filter. This is not available directly as a Search Folder filter, but you can associate a filtered View with a search folder that has no criteria, and it will work fine.
To find out what the SQL equivalent of "unread" or "read" is, just select that criteria on the "More Choices" tab, then switch to the SQL tab. You can then combine it with other criteria with OR or AND and brackets.
answered Jan 22 at 16:20
user988429user988429
1
add a comment |
You have to use the SQL tab if you want to use unread/read as part of a filter. This is not available directly as a Search Folder filter, but you can associate a filtered View with a search folder that has no criteria, and it will work fine.
To find out what the SQL equivalent of "unread" or "read" is, just select that criteria on the "More Choices" tab, then switch to the SQL tab. You can then combine it with other criteria with OR or AND and brackets.
answered Jan 22 at 16:20
user988429user988429
1
You have to use the SQL tab if you want to use unread/read as part of a filter. This is not available directly as a Search Folder filter, but you can associate a filtered View with a search folder that has no criteria, and it will work fine.
To find out what the SQL equivalent of "unread" or "read" is, just select that criteria on the "More Choices" tab, then switch to the SQL tab. You can then combine it with other criteria with OR or AND and brackets.
answered Jan 22 at 16:20
user988429user988429
1
answered Jan 22 at 16:20
user988429user988429
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answered Jan 22 at 16:20
user988429user988429
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