Outlook 2016 App Search Bar

Anonymous
2024-01-29T08:39:51+00:00

One of my clients woke to a new search bar in Outlook 2016 right next to the regular search bar, the new search bar is called "App Search", it is bigger than the regular search bar, pushes it aside to the point that it is too small to work with, and the App Search bar itself doesn't work at all, you can click it but nothing happens, I have tried to find a way to remove it but even uninstalling and reinstalling the whole office suite the App Search bar still remains, she has two computers but only one is affected by it.

I would like some help with it, or at least make a notice of it so Microsoft can fix this bug.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-01-29T11:54:23+00:00

    Hello NiRonAbr,

    Good day!

    Thank you for posting to the Microsoft Community. We are glad to assist. We are looking into your situation, and we will update the thread shortly.

    Appreciate your patience and understanding and thank you for your time and cooperation.

    Sincerely,

    Eleni | Microsoft Community Moderator

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-01-29T15:43:11+00:00

    Hi NiRonAbr,

    Good day.

    Thank you for posting to the Microsoft Community. We are glad to assist.

    To help us narrow down the issue you are facing, kindly provide a screenshot of the issue you are facing and the Outlook version screenshot as well. What version of Outlook do I have? - Microsoft Support

    You can try to repair your OutlookRepair an Office application, and the steps below:

    While it won’t completely remove the “App Search” bar, you can try the following workaround to make it less intrusive:

    • Go to File > Options > Advanced.
      • Look for the checkbox titled “Show Apps in Outlook”.
      • Uncheck this option and click OK.
      • Outlook will require a restart to apply the change.
      • After the restart, the “Apps Bar” should return to its previous location below the folders.

    We are looking forward to your reply. Thank you for your cooperation.

    Best Regards

    Microsoft Community Moderator

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-01-30T23:22:03+00:00

    Nope, that doesn't help. 'Show Apps in Outlook' was already unchecked, and this ugly "App Search" box still hogs a lot of space at the top of Outlook, next to the normal 'Search Current Mailbox'. Why has Microsoft introduced a new non-functional feature?

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-01-31T05:17:52+00:00

    Hello,

    Yeah even I am facing the same issue. It App search bar takes up Huge space. I have attached a screenshot and would appreciate your urgent assistance.

    Regards.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-01-31T13:49:58+00:00

    Same issue for me with my old W10 desktop running Office 2016. My laptop running W11 with Office 2016 hasn't had this annoying 'app search' box appear

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