Apple mail search not working high sierra

Frustrating! Apple Mail search not working can be a real pain. Let's try to troubleshoot the issue on High Sierra. Here are some steps to help you resolve the problem:

  1. Restart Apple Mail: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue. Quit Apple Mail, wait for a few seconds, and then relaunch it.
  2. Check for updates: Ensure that your Mac and Apple Mail are up to date. Go to System Preferences > Software Update, and install any available updates.
  3. Rebuild the Mail database: Corrupted database files can cause search issues. To rebuild the database:
    • Quit Apple Mail.
    • Go to the Terminal app (located in Applications/Utilities).
    • Type the following command and press Enter: sqlite3 ~/Library/Mail/V2/mail.db.reindex
    • Wait for the process to complete.
    • Relaunch Apple Mail.
  4. Check for duplicate accounts: If you have multiple email accounts set up in Apple Mail, try removing any duplicate accounts. Go to Apple Mail > Preferences > Accounts, and remove any duplicate accounts.
  5. Reset Apple Mail preferences: Resetting Apple Mail preferences can sometimes resolve issues. To do this:
    • Quit Apple Mail.
    • Go to the Terminal app (located in Applications/Utilities).
    • Type the following command and press Enter: defaults delete com.apple.mail
    • Relaunch Apple Mail.
  6. Check for conflicts with other apps: Sometimes, other apps can interfere with Apple Mail's search functionality. Try closing any other apps that might be running in the background and see if the search works.
  7. Reinstall Apple Mail: If none of the above steps work, you can try reinstalling Apple Mail. Go to the App Store, search for Apple Mail, and reinstall it.
  8. Check for macOS High Sierra updates: If you're running an older version of High Sierra, try updating to the latest version. Go to System Preferences > Software Update, and install any available updates.
  9. Contact Apple Support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you may want to contact Apple Support for further assistance. They can help you troubleshoot the problem or provide additional guidance.

I hope these steps help you resolve the Apple Mail search issue on your High Sierra Mac.