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How to Search Email in AIM Mail or AOL Mail

Find messages, calendar info, contacts, and more

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 27, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail

What to Know

Log in to your AIM Mail or AOL Mail account. Select the Search Mail drop-down arrow.Choose Mail to search the body of the messages. Choose Subject to search for words in the subject line.Select From/To to search for specific senders or recipients. Type the word or phrase and choose the Search button. This article explains how to search email in AIM Mail or AOL Mail. It also includes information on searching the calendar and contacts in AOL Mail.

Instructions for Email Searches in AIM or AOL Mail

The search feature in AIM Mail and AOL Mail makes it simple to find email messages you received in the past. A few options narrow your search results, such as to specific senders or subjects. To find mail in AIM Mail or AOL Mail: Log in to your AIM or AOL email account. Select Search Mail drop-down arrow. Choose Mail to search the body of email messages. Choose Subject to search for words or phrases in the subject line. Select From/To to search for specific senders or recipients. Type the word, phrase, or email address for which you want to search, and click the Search button to look for relevant messages in all email folders. Matching results appear in the email window. Sort the search results. Select the From heading to sort by sender. Select the Subject heading to sort subjects alphabetically. Select the Date heading to sort by date. You can also sort by folder or attachment.

How to Search the Calendar in AOL Mail

Search for appointments and events using the search tool. Select the Search Mail drop-down arrow. Choose Calendar. Type the word or phrase for which you want to search and select the Search button to look for relevant events in your calendar. Matching results appear as a selectable list. Sort the results by Event, Calendar, Date, or Time by selecting the relevant heading. Choose the event you want to open.

How to Search Contacts in AOL Mail

You can also use the search feature to find contacts. Select the Search Mail drop-down arrow. Choose Contacts. Type the name, nickname, screen name, or other contact information for which you want to search, and select the Search button to look for matches in your contact list. Matching results appear as links in a list. Sort the results by Name, Calendar, Email, or Phone Number by selecting the relevant heading. Choose the contact you want to open. To access the results of recent searches, select the Search Mail drop-down arrow and scroll to the Recent Searches section. Choose the search results you want to view. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Search Mail in iPhone Mail How to Use Microsoft Word How to Prevent Pop-Ups in AOL or AIM Mail How to Search Twitter Images 10 Best Free Email Accounts for 2022 How to Control F on iPad How to Print a Message in AIM Mail or AOL Mail How to Search Your Own Tweets in Your Twitter Feed How to Recover Missing Emails in Gmail How to Use Twitter Saved Searches Using Mac OS X Mail Search Operators to Find Mail How to Search a PDF How to Insert a Link in an Email With Mac OS X Mail Search Engines: What They Are & How They Work How to Use Spotlight Search on Your iPhone or iPad How to Use Quotation Marks to Find Exact Phrases Online Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies