How to find file in sent mail mac

The eternal quest to find a lost email!

On a Mac, you can find a file attached to a sent email using the following methods:

Method 1: Using the Mail app

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" (or press Cmd +,).
  3. In the Preferences window, click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select the email account you used to send the file.
  5. Click on the "Sent" tab.
  6. Search for the file name in the search bar at the top of the window.
  7. If the file is found, you can click on it to open the email and download the attachment.

Method 2: Using Spotlight

  1. Press Cmd + Space to open Spotlight search.
  2. Type sent:attachment:<file_name> (replace <file_name> with the name of the file you're looking for).
  3. Press Enter to search.
  4. If the file is found, it will appear in the search results. You can click on it to open the email and download the attachment.

Method 3: Using the Finder

  1. Open the Finder on your Mac.
  2. Click on the "Go" menu and select "Computer" (or press Cmd + Shift + C).
  3. Navigate to the "Users" folder, then your username, and then "Library" > "Mail" > "V2" > "Sent Messages".
  4. Search for the file name in the search bar at the top of the window.
  5. If the file is found, you can click on it to open the email and download the attachment.

Method 4: Using a third-party email client

If you're using a third-party email client like Airmail, Spark, or Polymail, you may need to check their documentation for specific instructions on finding sent files.

Remember to always check your email account's settings and preferences to ensure that attachments are being saved to your computer and not deleted automatically.