Any way to search messages?

[TJ82]

Need to find someone's number and wanted to use their name to search messages for it. Can be done? 6+ iOS 8.0.2

 

[myscrnnm]

Yes, you can search message contents using the search box at the top of the Messages app.

 

[Hermes Monster]

A spotlight search (drag down on the home screen) will also search messages

 

[PTVMan]

A spotlight search (drag down on the home screen) will also search messages

Actually, for me Spotlight search works better than searching within Messages.

 

[Hermes Monster]

Actually, for me Spotlight search works better than searching within Messages.

I use spotlight for search/opening pretty much anything, it's a great habit to get into and will save you a few clicks/presses