{"id":13093,"date":"2026-03-02T05:44:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T05:44:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=13093"},"modified":"2026-03-02T05:44:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T05:44:56","slug":"outlook-autocomplete-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-autocomplete-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Solved: Outlook AutoComplete Not Working After Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;13093&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Solved: Outlook AutoComplete Not Working After Update&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>In a healthy Outlook environment, composing a new message by just striking the first few keys auto-completes the addresses. If these suggestions no longer appear, \u201cOutlook AutoComplete Not Working\u201d. This \u201cAutoComplete\u201d feature works as a smart assistant that eliminates the need to search for exact spellings manually. This disruption can stem from various sources. In this blog, we\u2019ll find out various solutions that will successfully resolve this issue while maintaining the workflow continuity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-autocomplete-not-working\/#Outlook_AutoComplete_Stopped_Working_Why\" >Outlook AutoComplete Stopped Working: Why?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-autocomplete-not-working\/#Fixes_for_%E2%80%9COutlook_AutoComplete_Not_Working%E2%80%9D_Issue\" >Fixes for \u201cOutlook AutoComplete Not Working\u201d Issue<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-autocomplete-not-working\/#Solution_01_Set_Up_AutoComplete_in_MS_Outlook\" >Solution 01: Set Up AutoComplete in MS Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-autocomplete-not-working\/#Solution_02_Refresh_AutoComplete_Cache\" >Solution 02: Refresh AutoComplete Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-autocomplete-not-working\/#Solution_03_Repair_Outlook_OSTPST_File_in_Outlook\" >Solution 03: Repair Outlook OST\/PST File in Outlook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-autocomplete-not-working\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-autocomplete-not-working\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outlook_AutoComplete_Stopped_Working_Why\"><\/span>Outlook AutoComplete Stopped Working: Why?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the causes why Outlook\u2019s AutoComplete feature isn\u2019t working could be the synchronization issues with an Exchange server. Below, we have provided the causes of the same:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The email suggestions will not appear if the AutoComplete setting is turned off in Outlook preferences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the AutoComplete cache file is damaged, Outlook may fail to recall saved address suggestions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The profile-related issues in Outlook can interfere with the normal features, such as AutoComplete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A corrupted Outlook data file, OST or PST, might stop displaying the email suggestions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes, when Outlook gets updated, it can alter or reset the AutoComplete settings.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixes_for_%E2%80%9COutlook_AutoComplete_Not_Working%E2%80%9D_Issue\"><\/span>Fixes for \u201cOutlook AutoComplete Not Working\u201d Issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us now try to understand different solutions to fix the Outlook AutoComplete feature error.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_01_Set_Up_AutoComplete_in_MS_Outlook\"><\/span>Solution 01: Set Up AutoComplete in MS Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Accidentally disabling the AutoComplete feature is the most common reason behind the \u201cOutlook AutoFill Not Working\u201d issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the following step-by-step process to begin:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Outlook<\/strong> application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, go to the <strong>File<\/strong> tab and select <strong>Options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, click on <strong>Mail<\/strong> and navigate to the <strong>Send Messages<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, check the <strong>\u201cUse Auto-Complete List to suggest names when typing in the To, Cc, and Bcc lines\u201d<\/strong> checkbox.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, press <strong>Ok<\/strong> and restart Outlook.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limitations:<\/strong> If the cache file is damaged, AutoComplete will not restore the suggestions. In case the Outlook profile is corrupted, the process will fail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_02_Refresh_AutoComplete_Cache\"><\/span>Solution 02: Refresh AutoComplete Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the AutoComplete feature, Outlook stores the email IDs in a cache file. If this file gets corrupted, the AutoComplete will not work properly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look at the steps to start the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In <strong>MS Outlook<\/strong>, go to the<strong> File<\/strong> tab and select <strong>Options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, head to the <strong>Mail <\/strong>section and then go to the <strong>Send Messages<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, press <strong>Empty Auto-Complete List<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, confirm it and click <strong>Ok<\/strong>. Restart <strong>MS Outlook<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limitations:<\/strong> Users need to manually rebuild the suggestions list while sending emails. If the Outlook profile is damaged, it will not clear out the cache file.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_03_Repair_Outlook_OSTPST_File_in_Outlook\"><\/span>Solution 03: Repair Outlook OST\/PST File in Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we know, Outlook saves the email data in the OST and PST files. If AutoComplete is not working correctly in Outlook, it means that the files are corrupted. The Inbox Repair Tool (ScanPST.exe) will fix the minor corruption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the following steps to initiate the repair:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure to close the <strong>Outlook<\/strong> application completely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, open the<strong> File Explorer<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, head to the<strong> Inbox Repair Tool<\/strong> location: <strong>C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office16.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, locate<strong> ScanPST.exe<\/strong> and double-click on it to open it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, select the desired OST and PST file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To scan, click on <strong>Start<\/strong> > <strong>Repair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limitations:<\/strong> The ScanPST.exe only resolves the basic and minor issues. It will take a lot of time to repair a large data file. If your Outlook profile is corrupted, repairing the data file will not resolve it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the Outlook PST data file is corrupted, then fix it with the <strong>Cigati <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/outlook-email-recovery\/\"><strong>Outlook PST<\/strong> <strong>Repair Tool<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>This tool helps users repair and recover emails without losing any critical information. It also allows users to save their recovered data into various file formats like EML, MSG, PST, MBOX, etc. Also, this tool is compatible with all Windows versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To conclude, this blog has shared all the possible and effective solutions to fix the \u201cOutlook AutoComplete Not Working\u201d error. You can try out methods that best suit your requirements and successfully fix the error. Furthermore, if the corruption lies in the Outlook PST file, then first repair it with Cigati Outlook PST Repair Tool and then try to fix the error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-spam-filter-not-working\/\">Outlook Spam Filter Not Working<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772429718669\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Why is AutoComplete not suggesting email addresses in Outlook?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Issues with AutoComplete not working might be caused by AutoComplete being turned off in Options, cache problems, profile issues, or corrupt data files. In some cases, recent updates to the application may be the source of the problem, or there may be conflicts with installed add-ins.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772429745454\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Can a corrupted PST\/OST file cause AutoComplete issues?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> If your data file is corrupted, AutoComplete may stop working, as well as other features that rely on this data file. To attempt to resolve this issue, use the Inbox Repair Tool to repair minor data file corruption. For advanced corruption, use the <strong>Cigati Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a healthy Outlook environment, composing a new message by just striking the first few keys auto-completes the addresses. 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