Mail search not working

Hi,

Mac Mail Search helped me manage searches across multiple accounts. But, after I updated Ventura 13, it literally stopped working.

Usually, when I type, the search process started, but now nothing happens. And now it became a nightmare to find something.

Can you please help me with this issue?

Thanks.


Device:

MacBook Pro 16" 2021

Chip - M1 Pro

MacOS - Ventura 13.0.1

MacBook Pro

Posted on Dec 6, 2022 06:52 AM

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Dec 8, 2022 10:07 AM in response to GhValentina

Hi there GhValentina,


We'd like to rule out some possible causes, along with better understanding what's happening:


  1. You mentioned when typing something into the search field within Mail on your Mac, it doesn't show anything, but does the same thing occur after you finish typing into the search field, then press the Return key on your Mac keyboard?
  2. Sometimes unexpected behavior can be resolved with a restart. Check out the section 'Restart' here: Log out, sleep, wake, restart, or shut down your Mac
  3. Keep in mind that your search applies to the current mailbox. To search in specific mailboxes, select them from the Mail sidebar or the Favorites bar before you start your search. These details and more can be found in this article that goes over how to Search for emails in Mail on Mac


Cheers!

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