How to search all mailboxes in mac mail

To search all mailboxes in Mac Mail, you can use the following methods:

Method 1: Use the Search field

1. Open Mac Mail.
2. Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Search" or press Command + Shift + F.
3. In the Search field, type your search query (e.g., a name, email address, or keyword).
4. Click on the "Search" button or press Return.
5. Mac Mail will search all mailboxes, including the Inbox, Sent, Drafts, and all other folders.

Method 2: Use the "All Mailboxes" option

1. Open Mac Mail.
2. Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Search" or press Command + Shift + F.
3. In the Search field, click on the "All Mailboxes" dropdown menu.
4. Select "All Mailboxes" from the list.
5. Type your search query in the Search field and press Return.
6. Mac Mail will search all mailboxes and display the results.

Method 3: Use the "Search" button in the toolbar

1. Open Mac Mail.
2. Click on the "Search" button in the toolbar (it looks like a magnifying glass).
3. In the Search field, type your search query and press Return.
4. Mac Mail will search all mailboxes and display the results.

Tips:

• You can also use the "Search" feature to search specific mailboxes by selecting the mailbox from the "All Mailboxes" dropdown menu before searching.
• If you want to search only unread messages, select "Unread" from the "Search" menu or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + U.
• You can also use advanced search operators, such as "from:", "to:", "subject:", and "has:", to refine your search results. For example, "from:[email protected]" will search for messages from [email protected].