Sent Items: search doesn't come up correct

P

Pitch

How does the "To Contains" search work?

When I do a search in my Sent Items folder-setting the search to "To"
and "Contains"- by putting in the email address, or part of the email
address, nothing comes up. Even to people who are sent emails every
day.

Does the "To Contains" only do searches by First and/or Last name?
 
M

Mickey Stevens

My understanding is that it will search whatever displays in the "From"
column in the message list, whether that's the name or the e-mail address.
For a more comprehensive search, try Edit > Advanced Find or a Spotlight
search.
 
D

Diane Ross

B

Barry Wainwright [MVP]

If you use an advanced find (cmd-opt-F) this will find info based on the
email address - it is only the 'quick-filter' searches that check only the
displayed name info.
 
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