How to search messages on yahoo mail

Searching for messages on Yahoo Mail is a straightforward process. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Using the Search Bar

1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
2. Click on the search bar located at the top of the page, next to the Yahoo logo.
3. Type in the keywords or phrases you want to search for in the search bar. You can search by:
   • Sender's name or email address
   • Subject line
   • Keywords or phrases in the message body
   • Date range (e.g., "last week" or "last month")
4. Press Enter or click on the magnifying glass icon to start the search.
5. Yahoo Mail will display a list of matching messages, along with the sender's name, subject line, and date.

Method 2: Using the "Search" Button

1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
2. Click on the "Search" button located on the top right corner of the page, next to the "Compose" button.
3. In the search window, select the type of search you want to perform:
   • "From" (search by sender's name or email address)
   • "Subject" (search by subject line)
   • "Body" (search by keywords or phrases in the message body)
   • "Date" (search by date range)
4. Enter your search criteria in the corresponding field.
5. Click on the "Search" button to start the search.
6. Yahoo Mail will display a list of matching messages, along with the sender's name, subject line, and date.

Tips and Variations

• You can use advanced search operators to refine your search results. For example:
  • Use quotes to search for exact phrases (e.g., "hello world")
  • Use the minus sign (-) to exclude specific words or phrases (e.g., "hello -world")
  • Use the OR operator to search for messages containing either of two words or phrases (e.g., "hello OR world")
• You can also search for messages by selecting a specific folder or label from the "Search" dropdown menu.
• If you're having trouble finding a specific message, try using the "Has attachment" or "Is unread" filters to narrow down your search results.