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The Thunderbird Quick Search Box no longer works as expected

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sharon30
sharon30

The Thunderbird Quick Search Box no longer works as expected. Have been able to use this feature to search all messages by email address to see contact history with a specific client. Starting in January 2021, this search feature only presents messages dated 2020 or older. How do I make the Quick Search Box work again?

The Thunderbird Quick Search Box no longer works as expected. Have been able to use this feature to search all messages by email address to see contact history with a specific client. Starting in January 2021, this search feature only presents messages dated 2020 or older. How do I make the Quick Search Box work again?

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Chosen solution

probably https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/rebuilding-global-database

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Matt
Matt
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Chosen Solution

probably https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/rebuilding-global-database

sharon30
sharon30 Question owner

To Contributor Matt -- The solution provided successfully corrected the issue where the Thunderbird Quick Search Box was no longer working as expected. Followed the steps listed on the support page and are now able to once again search all messages by email address regardless of date. Thank you for your response.

Alf
Alf

Hello , In my case The quick Search Box doesn´t even start the search.

Does not allow input , and doesn't turn off/On.

Have done rebuild global database with no success.

Have done repair Folder with no success.

I use IMAP accounts.

Used Thunderbird for many years this is the 1st time this happens (last updat or the update before not sure which), and it's very annoying searches badly impaired. My version 78.8.1 64 bits

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Matt
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@Alf If the above information does not resolve your issue, you should consider creating a new thread with specific details about your issue.

Doing so will allow support forum volunteers to give you solutions that are more helpful to you. See the Mozilla Support rules and guidelines for more information about posting support requests.

Please, feel free to post the link to your thread on this thread for volunteers interested in assisting you.

Thank you.