Yahoo Mail makes finding specific emails fast and easy. Here’s how to search your mail.
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.
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.
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.
To search for an exact word or phrase, surround the search terms with quotations marks (").
Yahoo Mail Search Operators
Use special operators to narrow your search:
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.
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