Build instant search query

Question

I know I can use explorer.Search(filter, scope) to search outlook using instant search. But it's overwriting existing query in instant search.

Is it possible to read existing query from search box, or add more text to it? Similar to what existing buttons in search ribbon are doing.

Answer 1

The intent of Explorer.Search is only to automate searching in the UI. Unfortunately you cannot work with the results nor obtain the current search query.

What exactly do you want to do?