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How to Search for Messages in Yahoo Mail

Find messages in Yahoo Mail with search filters and operators

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 August 5, 2021 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email

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Expand Jump to a Section Using the Search Box Creating Search Filters Using Search Operators Combining Search Terms and Operators Yahoo Mail makes finding specific emails fast and easy. Here's how to search your mail. Instructions in this article apply to the standard web version of Yahoo Mail, but Yahoo Mail Basic and the Yahoo Mail mobile app also support search operators.

Using the Search Box

To find messages in Yahoo Mail, go to the search box at the top of the page, enter your query, then select the magnifying glass. Enter the name of a contact to see all messages from that address, or enter a keyword for a broader search. To search for an exact word or phrase, surround the search terms with quotations marks (").

How to Use Yahoo Mail Search Filters

To narrow your search, select the Search drop-down arrow next to the magnifying glass to reveal a list of search filters. Then, choose to search within individual folders, find messages received within a certain time frame, or return only messages with attachments.

Yahoo Mail Search Operators

Use special operators to narrow your search: Search Operator Use Example from: Search for email addresses and names in the From field. from:Rob subject: Search for words or phrases in the Subject line. subject:Lifewire to:, cc:, bcc: Search for words in the To, Cc, and Bcc fields. to:Jimmy has:attachment Include only messages that contain attachments. has:attachment has:image Include only messages that include images. has:image before: Include only messages with a date before and not including the given date (specified as YYYY/MM/DD). before:2019/06/06 after: Include only messages with a date after the given date (specified as YYYY/MM/DD). after:2019/06/06 " " Find an exact word or phrase. "product update"

Combining Search Terms and Operators

You can use multiple search terms and operators. For example, to search for all mail from Rob that has "Lifewire" in the subject line, use the following syntax: from:Rob subject:Lifewire Separate multiple search terms, phrases, and operators with a blank space. 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 Control F on iPad How to Select All Messages in Gmail How to Search Mail in iPhone Mail Google Search Commands: The Complete List How to Flag a Message for Follow-Up in Yahoo Mail How to Use Spotlight, the Finder Search Window How to Search Twitter Images How to Search an Image on Google How to Find Someone on Facebook Using an Email Address How to Open Emails Side by Side in Yahoo Mail How to Use Search Operators to Find Emails in Gmail How to Use Outlook.com Search Operators How to Use Twitter to Search for People How to Use Yahoo Mail as a Virus Scanner How to Search a Specific Subreddit 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