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More advanced search for old emails

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I am trying to locate old emails. Is there anyway of performing a more advanced search in Thunderbird which can include multiple search terms and senders?

I am trying to locate old emails. Is there anyway of performing a more advanced search in Thunderbird which can include multiple search terms and senders?

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Multiple rules can be included in a Classic Search (Ctrl+Shift+F) of an account, like the example in the attached picture.

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Multiple rules can be included in a Classic Search (Ctrl+Shift+F) of an account, like the example in the attached picture.

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Thankyou - I will give it a go - unfortunately it doesn't seem to allow choice of all folders

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You can also try a Saved Search (File/New...) to search multiple selected folders with a similar dialog.

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That is great - thanks

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slight problem - having created saved search - how do I get it to run?

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After the folder is created, open it to execute the search. Afterwards, right-click the folder, Properties, Update.

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