Gmail’s Search Bar Is Wildly Powerful—if You Know What to Type
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Summary
Most Gmail users use the search bar for basic searches like names, subjects, etc., but the search engine is far more sophisticated than it appears to be.
It acts like a personalised Google for your emails, allowing you to use explicit phrases and commands to search for anything you need, just like you would on Google.
There are many search operators that allow you to filter your search results by context, time, filenames, senders, and more.
You can also use the search operators in combinations that allow you to get more specific about your search and filter your results even further.
You can even save these search queries to be used as filters, helping you automate your email organisation and sorting.
This allows you to apply automatic actions to incoming emails that match specific criteria that you have chosen.
