Search Folder using a dynamic date criteria

Question

We are using Search Folders to find emails (successfully). However, the challenge we are facing is that some of criteria is to review items "older than" xx time frame (3 months, 6 months, 1yr, etc.)

We can create a folder for shorter date ranges, such as (last 7 days, last month, etc.) But I can't seem to successfully set a dynamic date that would find anything 6 mos or older, 7 year, etc. We have a different reason for different searches and dates, and I'm hoping to set one folder without having to manually adjust the actual dates.

My help search found great tips for specific dates, the default time-ranges, but I couldn't find anything that would allow for the logic of 'emails meeting this search criteria that is 6mos or older'.

Is this possible?

TIA

Answer 1

I got it to work with these instructions:

****documents/outlook/3935-outlook-search-folder-dynamic-date-range.html

E.g.

Make search folder \ user defined \ Criteria \ advanced\ Received \ Between \ 45 days ago and 90 days ago

Make sure to select the folders you wish to search in

Here is a video that explains how to set it up though it does not use the 45 days ago and 90 days ago, which is from the upper link.https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/office/video-use-advanced-criteria-in-a-custom-search-folder-e75b8cfa-3140-4654-974e-3dc1f223ac65

Answer 2

Dear Patricia Butcheck

Thanks for choosing Microsoft Community.

Based on your description, I know your requirement. To better help you, I did a test for you and through the test, it seems that we cannot do this in outlook. So sorry to bring you inconvenience.

I know sometimes it is really inconvenient for us to use Outlook without this feature. I can understand your mood. Thanks for bring this to Microsoft Community. Since I think your idea is really constructive. I will report this to Microsoft as soon as possible. Meanwhile, I sincerely suggest you post this precious suggestion to Microsoft. Microsoft will update their product based on customers' suggestions. Believe your suggestion will help many other people in the future. Your understanding and co-operation are highly appreciated.

Here is our official URL to submit your suggestion: Microsoft feedback portal

Thanks for your precious time. Have a nice day.

Sincerely,

Katherine