Search my mailbox and actually find the email
The search box does more than match words. A few filters turn a vague hunt into a precise result.
- Click the search box at the top and check the scope dropdown is set to Current Mailbox or All, not just one folder.
- Type keywords, then use the search tools or filters for From, Subject, has attachments or a date range.
- Use simple operators like from:name, subject:word or hasattachment:yes to narrow fast.
- Put exact phrases in quotes to match them word for word.
- If results look incomplete, clear filters and search again from the top folder.
- For very old mail, also check Archive and Deleted Items, which search separately.
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