How to search mail with attachments in gmail
Searching for emails with attachments in Gmail can be a bit tricky, but here are some tips to help you find what you're looking for:
Using the Gmail search bar
- Log in to your Gmail account and click on the search bar at the top of the page.
- Type in your search query, followed by
has:attachment
(without quotes). For example:from:john has:attachment
- Press Enter to execute the search.
Using advanced search operators
- Click on the "More" dropdown menu next to the search bar and select "Advanced search".
- In the "Has" section, select "attachment" from the dropdown menu.
- You can also use other operators to refine your search, such as:
from:
to search for emails from a specific senderto:
to search for emails sent to a specific recipientsubject:
to search for emails with a specific subjecthas:pdf
to search for emails with PDF attachments
- Click "Search" to execute the search.
Using labels and filters
- Create a label for emails with attachments by going to the "Labels" tab and clicking on "New label".
- Name the label something like "Attachments" and click "Create".
- Create a filter that applies the label to emails with attachments. To do this, go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab and click on "Create a new filter".
- In the "From" field, enter
has:attachment
(without quotes). - Click "Create" to apply the filter.
Using third-party add-ons
- There are several third-party add-ons available that can help you search for emails with attachments in Gmail. For example, you can try the "Attachment Search" add-on.
- To install an add-on, go to the "Get add-ons" page in Gmail and search for the add-on you want to install.
- Click "Install" to install the add-on, and then follow the instructions to set it up.
I hope these tips help you find the emails with attachments you're looking for in Gmail!