How to Fix Outlook Autocomplete Not Working Issue?

Microsoft Outlook 365 provides users with Autocomplete functionality, helping them to automate the contact fill-out process. For example, if you want to enter the email address in the "To" field, then Outlook Autocomplete will suggest an email address from your contact list as you enter the first letters. But many times, users face Outlook autocomplete not working issues; if you are the one, this guide can help you fix the problem just by following a few steps.

 

Why is Your Outlook Autocomplete Not Working?

Lots of reasons result in Outlook Autocomplete not working issue; a few of the causes are as under:

 

• Disabled Autocomplete Feature

• Reinstallation of MS Office

• AutoComplete Cache

• Add-Ins

• Hard Driver Crash

• Replacement of a New Computer

 

How to Solve Outlook AutoComplete Stopped Working Problem?

Outlook AutoComplete stopped working is a common problem in Microsoft Outlook 365. However, there are many methods to solve the autofill issue; check each one right below:

 

1. Empty AutoComplete List

Outlook Autocomplete only auto-fills those emails that have been introduced first. If Outlook AutoComplete stops working, ensure to turn out the autocomplete features.

 

• Enter Outlook on the search bar ➤ press Enter

• Choose File ➤ Options

• Hit on Mail ➤ Scroll down

• Under Send Messages, search for the “Use Auto-Complete List" ➤ Empty Auto-Complete List ➤ Yes in the confirmation box ➤ Ok.

 

2. Update Your Office

You might face Outlook Autocomplete not working if there is a glitch or bug in Outlook and also when your Microsoft Office is not updated. You can get a solution to this problem by following the below method:

 

• Click on the Search icon ➤ Enter Outlook

• Now click on the Update Option ➤ Update Now

Once you click on "Update Now," the official update will start. It might take minutes to complete the process.

 

3. Rename the RoamCache Folder

This method helps you delete the prior auto-fills which are already saved in Outlook and helps fix the Outlook autocomplete not working issue. There are mainly two ways to enable Outlook to make a new folder.

 

Way 1:

• Go to Outlook ➤ File

• In the info section ➤ Click on Account Setting

• Select the Outlook Mail/ Microsoft Exchange Server Account

 

Way 2: Using Outlook Mail

• Open Run ➤ Enter %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Outlook ➤ OK

• Click on the RoamCache folder ➤ Rename the drop-down menu

• Get a new name for RoamCache ➤ Open the Outlook tab to check autofill is working

• It creates a RoamCache folder the time you list emails on Outlook.

 

Conclusion

It's difficult to send emails when the Outlook Autocomplete Not Working issue arises. There are many reasons that result in this issue, but you can follow the above-listed steps to get it solved quickly and make Outlook work efficiently. If you don't get the solution, then you can contact a professional to help you with the same. We hope this guide helped you to fix the issue quickly.