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I initially posted this on the Microsoft Answers site.

I like typing complex search criteria into the Outlook 2013 search bar rather than navigating the GUI and buttons to create a query. The syntax for the search bar is exemplified here:

What is the syntax for flagged messages? Neither of the following seems to work:

  • flagged:yes
  • flag:yes

Thanks.

P.S. My experience thus far is that the search bar/field syntax is the same for Outlook desktop apps and web apps. If there is an answer to this, I will be using it for both methods of email access.

user2153235
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Using "IsFlagged:yes" worked for me on desktop Outlook.

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Frajmen
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  • Awesome! Thanks! It works for both the Outlook desktop client and when using a browser to access Office 365 email. – user2153235 Jun 11 '23 at 14:56
  • worked on linux ubuntu 22 > Edge > Outlook Web from a company – Andre Leon Rangel Aug 15 '23 at 01:36
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From the link you provided, the criterias below allow the search for flagged emails:

due:last week                  Items that are flagged for follow up a due date.
followupflag:follow up         Items that are flagged using the Follow Up flag.
hasflag:true                   Items that are flagged for follow up.

You can also use followupflag:followup flag

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  • Geez, I'm an idiot. I normally would do the obvious things like search for the word "flag". I don't know how I could have overlooked that. Should I delete the question? – user2153235 Aug 19 '21 at 19:45
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    @user2153235 Having criteria flag or flagged would make more sense. Keep the question as I didn't know the answer before reading your question. Others might have the same issue. – Reddy Lutonadio Aug 19 '21 at 22:22