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mail search function.. not functioning :(

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DA-Steve

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Jan 2, 2007
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Adelaide Australia
I cant seem to search for anything in the mail search box.i can only search for subject, not entire message :( Im sure its something silly that im overlooking but its really bugging me!!
 
When you have typed something in the search box in mail, above of the results are buttons for subject, to, from, etc.... try clicking the appropiate button..
 
Is Spotlight working properly? You could try reindexing Spotlight by opening System Preferences up, heading to the Spotlight pane and then the Privacy tab. Add your hard disk, close System Preferences, reopen it and remove your hard drive from the Privacy tab this time. It'll take a while to reindex, remember. :)
 
mad jew said:
Is Spotlight working properly? You could try reindexing Spotlight by opening System Preferences up, heading to the Spotlight pane and then the Privacy tab. Add your hard disk, close System Preferences, reopen it and remove your hard drive from the Privacy tab this time. It'll take a while to reindex, remember. :)
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Spotlight is actually working fine, i can search for emails and everything, just not from within mail :(

Should i try reindexing anyway?
 
I'm not happy with Mail's search function as well. Somehow I have the feeling it's a bit buggy.
 
Tymmz said:
I'm not happy with Mail's search function as well. Somehow I have the feeling it's a bit buggy.
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yeah, quite often when i am looking for an email, it will not come up when i search for it, but if i look for it maually its there.
 
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