In the outlook search bar "Search <0w>" appears

Anonymous
2024-04-05T09:00:22+00:00

In the outlook search bar "Search <0w>" appears instead of a plain "Search". The search works fine but this <0W> is annoying. How can I delete it and why it appeared suddenly?

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  1. lmacri 2,505 Reputation points
    2024-10-01T11:48:35+00:00

    Forced an Office update today, and the problem was fixed! ...

    My release: Microsoft Outlook 2019 MSO (Version 2409 Build 16.0.18025.20030) 32 bit . This inside Outlook information button.
    On product information: Version 2409 (build 18025.20104). So apparently the build information differs in the two sections...

    Hi GTN Administrator:

    Thanks for the heads up. I can confirm that the current MS Office C2R Version 2409 / Build 18025.20104 (rel. 25-Sep-2024) has fixed the issue where the search box in MS Outlook displayed that odd "Search <0w>". From my MS Outlook 2019:

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    This agrees with the information posted by Microsoft employee Gabriel Bratton <here> on page 4 of this topic on 16-Aug-2024, who reported that "The fix will go to CC Preview in mid-September and Current Channel production in late September starting with build 18025.20000".
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    ASIDE: Always refer to the version and build number displayed in your MS Office program at File | Office Account that is beside the About button as shown below, which should match the MS Office build number listed at Control Panel | Programs | Programs and Features (or Settings | Apps | Apps & Features). See the MS support article About Office: What Version of Office Am I Using?.

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    HINT*:* Do not click the About button highlighted in black in the image above. If you do the MSO version number shown in the pop-up may not match your "actual" version number. I’m not sure why there is sometimes a discrepancy between the MS Office (MSO) version number associated with the product ID and the version number listed at Programs and Features, but see my 24-Jun-2020 post <here> in the AskWoody forum for more information.

    Dell Inspiron 15 5584 * 64-bit Win 10 Pro v22H2 build 19045.4894 * Firefox v130.0.1 * Microsoft Defender v4.18.24080.9-1.1.24080.9 * Malwarebytes Premium v5.1.11.133-1.0.5048 * Macrium Reflect Free v8.0.7783 * Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019 C2R Version 2409 / Build 18025.20104

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-09-30T12:17:26+00:00

    My release:

    Microsoft Outlook 2019 MSO (Version 2409 Build 16.0.18025.20030) 32 bit . This inside Outlook information button.

    On product information: Version 2409 (build 18025.20104).

    So apparently the build information differs in the two sections...

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-09-30T11:29:31+00:00

    FINALLY! ****! happy new year@

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