#Os x mail advanced search full#

For example, blue hasattachment:yes returns only emails containing the word 'blue' that include attachments.Ī search for HasAttachment:no returns only emails without attachments.Ī search for IsFlagged:yes returns only emails that are flagged.Ī search for IsFlagged:no returns only emails that are not flagged. To further specify the emails you want to search, use words or names from the mail in conjunction with the search keyword. You can use the same search terms as for Sent.Ī search for HasAttachment:yes returns only emails with attachments. Important: Date searches must be entered in month/day/year format: MM/DD/YYYY. You can search for the day of the week or month of the year. You can also search for relative dates: today, tomorrow, yesterday, this week, next month, last week, past month. You can search for a specific date or a range of dates separated by two dots (.). For example, to find messages with a subject that contains “report,” enter subject: report in the Search box in the beta. In the search box, type an AQS keyword from the table below, followed by a colon and what you want to search for. Use Advanced Query Search (AQS) to refine your search results.

Use Advanced Query Search to refine results

When you're done with the search, select the back arrow in the search box or select any folder in the navigation pane on the left to exit the search. Refine your search by selecting Filter at the top of the results list.

#Os x mail advanced search full#

If the contact you want doesn't appear in the suggestions list, press Enter to see the full search results. In the Search contacts, directory, and groups box, type the name of the person, group, or resource you want to search for. You can also use the Search contacts, directory, and groups box in People to find contacts.