Performing a query search

Last published : Oct 28, 2026
Query Search lets you search selected archives by entering a query. You can search emails, collaboration messages, or both content types.
To use Query Search:
  1. On the Global Search page, select the Query Search tab.
  2. Click Archives.
    The Select Archives dialog box appears.
  3. Select the All, Personal, Review, or Delegate tab to display the corresponding archives.
  4. Search for and select the archives in which you want to perform the search.
    • Use the pagination controls to move between pages and view the archives listed on each page.
    • To display only the selected archives, click Show selected. The option changes to Show all, which you can click to display both selected and unselected archives.
  5. Click Apply.
    The selected archives appear in the Archives section.
  6. Under Scope, select one of the following options:
    • All: Searches emails and collaboration messages in the selected archives.
    • Emails: Searches only emails in the selected archives.
    • Collaboration: Searches only collaboration messages in the selected archives.
  7. Enter the query.
  8. Click Search.
    The Query Search section collapses, and the matching items appear in the Search results section. For more information, see Working with the search result
    • To revisit the Query Search section and review the configured query, click the Expand icon in the upper-right corner of the page. The icon changes to Collapse.
    • To minimize the Query Search section, click the Collapse icon.
    • To adjust the height of the Query Search or Search results section, drag the resize handle between the sections up or down.