A Smart Folder, also known as a saved search or a search folder, is a virtual folder that dynamically displays a set of search results. For example, you could create a search to find all the items in the Manager category that are flagged for follow up but not yet completed. This search can be saved as a Smart Folder so that you can use these search criteria later without having to manually re-create the advanced search.


Save a search by using a Smart Folder in Outlook for Mac

  1. At the top of the Outlook window, click on the search box.

    The Search tab appears.

  2. Define the scope of the search by clicking on 3 horizontal lines on the tab

  3. Use the fields above on the Search tab to define your search criteria.

  4. To make further refinements, click Add more options 

  5. Click Save Search.

  6. A new folder will be created in your Saved Searches Folders, type a named for the smart folder.