Gmail / Google Mail – Search filters
I love Gmail… I have been using Gmail since before it went public (thanks to a good old friend for the invite).
However, I often need to find an email fast, and often I forget to star emails, or I just can’t find it among my huge amounts of starred emails.
The basics for easy Gmail searching is using “from:PERSONS_NAME”, i.e. from:debrass, or using the plain email address, i.e. from:myfriend@hisdomain.com.
But, being able to use more search options is an advantage. Google’s own help found here already provides a wealth of helpful information.
Though the list is long, here are the most basic ones you need.
| Operator | Definition | Example(s) |
|---|---|---|
| from: | Used to specify the sender | Example – from:amy Meaning – Messages from Amy |
| to: | Used to specify a recipient | Example – to:david Meaning – All messages that were sent to David (by you or someone else) |
| subject: | Search for words in the subject line | Example – subject:dinner Meaning – Messages that have the word “dinner” in the subject |
| has:attachment |
Search for messages with an attachment | Example – from:david has:attachment Meaning – Messages from David that have an attachment |