How to Disable Top Results from Outlook Search

Many Outlook users don’t really like the Top Results feature. They complained the option often pulls up inaccurate results, and some of those emails are older than twelve months. As a result, users prefer to disable the option. So, let’s jump right in and explore how you can get rid of Top Results.

⇒ Note: Keep in mind that Outlook may sometimes re-enable the feature on its own after installing the latest updates.

How Do I Get Rid of Top Results in Outlook Search?

You can turn off Top Results only in Outlook/Office 365; you can’t disable this feature in the base Windows Mail app that ships with Windows 10.

Disable Top Results on Outlook Desktop

If you use the Outlook desktop client, click on File and select Options. Then go to the Search tab and untick the Show most relevant search results on top checkbox.

Disable Top Results on Outlook for Web

Launch Outlook for Web and go to Settings. Then click on View all Outlook settings and navigate to Search settings. Tick the Don’t show top results radio button to disable the option.

Many Outlook users criticized Microsoft for ramming Top Results down their throats. They say the company should focus on fixing all those annoying bugs plaguing users for years instead of enforcing features they never asked for.

As you can see, disabling Top Results is as simple as a walk in the park. Just follow the steps listed above to get the job done.

Conclusion

If you want to disable Outlook Top Results, navigate to outlook.com and click on the Settings icon (the cogwheel icon). Then go to Search Settings and simply uncheck the Top results option. Do you agree with other users when they say Outlook Top Results is a useless feature? Share your thoughts in the comments below.