Search using the in: anywhere option

If you want to make a search not just in a particular section, but the entire inbox, then this is one option that can be considered. The Trash and Spam folders are not ignored unless the person looks into it specifically. We also know that the spam filter of Gmail is said to be imperfect. And sometimes it also happens that by mistake we tend to go ahead and delete some important mail when we are trying to clear the inbox from unnecessary mails.

Finding files that are attached with the names of the file

Another way to do a search in Gmail is by going ahead and doing it by typing the filename. This will help you save a lot of time instead of going through each mail individually. In this kind of search, you need to make sure that you type the filename along with the extension.

Finding files with the help time periods

There would be times when you would not be sure the exact date of when a mail was sent or received. In such a case, you have the choice to go ahead and do a search based on a particular time frame. You just need to type the before or after dates in the yyyy/mm/dd format.

Use star rating for searching important mails

We all know that Gmail has a star rating system that can be used if a person wants to mark a mail that is important. This helps to ensure that the mails are prioritized accordingly. This can also be used to search mails that you want. It can become a lot powerful when you use the ‘from’ option.

How can we forget the Chat Option?

Well Google Chat is another place where a lot of communication takes place, you can also go ahead and search in there using the advanced search as the chat data is stored on your account.