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A Step-By-Step Guide to Searching Mail in Mozilla Thunderbird
Find your missing email in Thunderbird
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 May 31, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail What to Know
Enter a name, address, or keyword in the search bar at the top of your messages and choose one of the auto-completion options.Select Quick Filter at the top of your messages, choose one or more of the filters, then use the search bar beneath the main search bar.Go to Edit > Find > Search Messages for more advanced searches, then select Save as Search Folder to save the results for later viewing. This article explains how to find emails in Mozilla Thunderbird using the Thunderbird search bar, quick filters, and advanced search tools. Use the Thunderbird Search Bar
The quickest option is to use the search bar above your messages. Select the search field and type a person's name, an email address, or any keyword that might appear in the message subject. If there are multiple matches, select one of the auto-completion choices. Thunderbird Quick Filters
Select Quick Filter at the top of Thunderbird to see a list of search filters. Select one or more of the filters below to see all messages that match the criteria. For example, selecting Attachment shows all messages with attachments. To further narrow your matches, use the search bar beneath the main Thunderbird search bar. Mozilla Thunderbird Advanced Search
Thunderbird offers more search tools to help you find the exact email you're looking for. Go to Edit > Find > Search Messages. You can also bring up the advanced search options with the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+F. Select the Search for messages in drop-down menu to choose between All Mail, a specific address, or a folder. Select the Subject drop-down list to choose the criteria for the search. In the next box, choose an operator (for example, contains, doesn't contain, or begins with). Type a search term in the text field and select Search. Your results appear in the box below. Thunderbird Search Folders
You can save your search results in a folder so that you don't have to search again in the future. After completing your search, select Save as Search Folder. Enter a name for your search folder and select Create. Your saved search folder appears with the rest of your folders in the left sidebar. 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 in Google Sheets How to Search Twitter Images How to Search Mail in iPhone Mail How to View Full Message Headers in Mozilla Thunderbird How to Control F On a Mac How to Select All Messages in Gmail How to Use Spotlight, the Finder Search Window How to Export Contacts in Mozilla Thunderbird How to Forward Outlook Mail to Another Email Address How to Search an Image on Google Search Engines: What They Are & How They Work Tips for Searching on Facebook What Are Advanced Search Options? How to Insert an Image in a Mozilla Thunderbird Email KMail Review: Free Email Program How to Search for Messages in Yahoo Mail 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