Apple mail no longer searches by sender contains

In the past, when I searched in apple mail, there was an option "Sender contains" the search term. Now when I search I see the options "Subject Contains" or "Attachment Name Contains". but there is no option for Sender Contains. I find that very helpful in searching for all emails from a particular domain or for a person when I don't remember one of their names. Is this no longer a feature? Or is there a way I can add that option. It seems to me that that function dissapeared in late summer or fall of 2022, perhaps around the time upgraded to Ventura.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 19, 2022 4:18 PM

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Jun 7, 2023 9:21 AM in response to JorgeLuisBorges

JorgeLuisBorges wrote:
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In the meantime, I will continue to evaluate whether I choose to stay with this email client, as we continuously do with every part of the tech stack in our organisation, and eagerly await a response to the Apple feedback form I had already submitted to - though I don't hold much hope.

Apple does not respond to the Feedback provided on the Feedback Site. I believe you were advised of that when you submitted your feedback.

Have a good day Barney and Bob - you're efforts in maintaining these forums are appreciated, I'm sure.

Thank you. I hope you find a solution that works for you. FWIW, I also do not use Mac Mail as it does not meet my needs. I also use third party word processing. I think there is nothing wrong with using apps that satisfy my organizations requirements.

We do not "maintain" these communities.

Jun 7, 2023 1:12 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

By “a response” I mean by implementing a restoration of the previous functionality. I am not expecting a reply. Or, indeed, any action at all - being honest. That’s fine.


By “maintain” I mean reminding people of the terms of service and informing them of what is and isn’t appropriate for them to want to comment, and inform them of the correct use of terminology and phrasing. Perhaps I should have said “unofficially moderate”.


FWIW I’m happy with most of what mac mail offers.

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Apple mail no longer searches by sender contains

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