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 (").
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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.
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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.