---
title: "Looking for an alternative to Outlook search?"
url: https://lookeen.com/blog/looking-for-an-alternative-to-outlook-search
lang: en
description: "Are you looking for a real alternative to Outlook search? Save time and resources and search Outlook directly with the desktop search Lookeen!"
author: "Fiona Allan"
published: 2015-02-03T20:53:32+00:00
modified: 2026-11-11T06:48:44+00:00
---

# Looking for an alternative to Outlook search?

## Intuitive User Interface

[Having trouble searching in Outlook? Easy search made simple.](https://lookeen.com/solutions/outlook-search/outlook-search)

No need to worry about the transition: Lookeen’s intuitive search interface offers a pleasant alternative to Outlook’s search. The toolbar integrates seamlessly into the Outlook menu bar and functions just like an ordinary search field. With just a few clicks, many additional options are provided, allowing you to narrow down the search and make your results more specific. This ensures that you actually see the information that is relevant to you.

## Not Just for Outlook Search

However, Lookeen does not just search your Outlook inbox, calendar, and contacts. The search tool can also be used as an alternative to your [desktop search](https://lookeen.com/blog/lookeen-the-alternative-to-windows-desktop-search/). Through the Lookeen options, you can easily add a new indexing source. Once the data is indexed, it can be found using Lookeen. You specify which file formats are searched. For example, you can simultaneously search the contents of emails, PDF documents and Word files.