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Mark RabnettYou can search for messages sent between two dates. For example, if I want to find all messages sent after February 4th of this year but before February 11th the syntax I’ll enter in the search bar is: after:08/02/04 before:08/02/11.
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Scott MontyLearn how to minimize the time you spend looking for things in Gmail
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Use multiple terms within parentheses. With regard to the tip above, if you want to see all messages pertaining to Jacksonville and Miami and Florida, enter Florida (Jacksonville and Miami).
Isolate messages from one sender by using his/her e-mail address. You can see all messages from any sender by simply typing his or her e-mail address in the search field.
Searching for messages sent within a given time frame. You can search for messages sent between two dates. For example, if I want to find all messages sent after February 4th of this year but before February 11th the syntax I’ll enter in the search bar is: after:08/02/04 before:08/02/11.
Combine the above two tips. Use a person’s e-mail address and the before/after syntax above to search for all messages the person sent between two dates.
Use the Show Search Options drop-down. Right next to Gmail’s search field, there’s a link called Show Search Options. Click it to input advanced search options of several kinds.
Use query words. Google has a complete table of Gmail query words you can use to help drill down to exactly what you want.Find attachments fast. When you need a message that had an important attachment from, say, Ben, type from:Ben has:attachment.
Use Quick Find. Hit the forward slash key on your keyboard to pop a Quick Find box at the bottom of your screen which lets you jump to any particular word(s) on the page you’re looking at.
Use filters. While learning to search well in Gmail is essential, you can save a lot of time with a little advanced planning by learning to use filters. These help keep your Inbox uncluttered. Leo has an excellent tutorial on them on this site.
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