How to use search in osx mail

The joys of searching in macOS Mail!

To use the search function in macOS Mail, follow these steps:

1. Open Mail: Launch the Mail app on your Mac.
2. Click on the Search field: In the top-right corner of the Mail window, you'll see a search field with a magnifying glass icon. Click on this field to open the search bar.
3. Type your search query: Enter the keywords, phrases, or names you want to search for in the search bar. You can use quotes to search for exact phrases, and use the OR operator to search for multiple terms.
4. Press Enter or click the Search button: Once you've entered your search query, press Enter or click the Search button (or use the keyboard shortcut ⌘ + ⏎) to start the search.
5. Refine your search results: If you want to refine your search results, you can use the filters at the top of the search results window. These filters allow you to narrow down your search by date, sender, recipient, and more.
6. View search results: The search results will be displayed in a new window, showing the matching emails. You can scroll through the results, and click on an email to open it.

Some additional tips to help you get the most out of searching in macOS Mail:

• Use quotes: If you want to search for an exact phrase, enclose it in quotes. For example, "John Smith" will search for emails containing the exact phrase "John Smith".
• Use the OR operator: If you want to search for multiple terms, use the OR operator. For example, John OR Smith will search for emails containing either "John" or "Smith".
• Use the NOT operator: If you want to exclude certain terms from your search results, use the NOT operator. For example, John NOT Smith will search for emails containing "John" but not "Smith".
• Use the IN operator: If you want to search for emails containing a specific word or phrase within a specific folder, use the IN operator. For example, John IN Inbox will search for emails containing "John" within the Inbox folder.

By following these tips and using the search function in macOS Mail, you should be able to quickly find the emails you need!