Search Function In Mail No Longer Finds Mailboxes

Ever since I upgraded to macOS Ventura 13.0.1, the search function in MAIL on my MacBook Pro will not find a specific mailbox. For example, from the search tool in the top right of the mail, I search "Lemoore," it will find subjects or attachments with the word "Lemoore," but it will not find a mailbox called "Lemoore - Dr. Smith."


Before the upgrade, the search in Apple Mail would find the mailbox, subject, or file that had the keyword search. What am I missing, or is this helpful feature no longer available?


Greatly appreciate your input!


MacBook Pro 15″

Posted on Dec 6, 2022 7:13 PM

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Dec 9, 2022 11:03 AM in response to EminenTone

Hey EminenTone,


In macOS Ventura mailboxes do not appear in Mail search.


You can find more information on search options for Mail here: Search for emails in Mail on Mac


"Search for emails using your own words

When you click in the search field, Smart search suggestions provide recommended searches and show related content.

  1. In the Mail app  on your Mac, in the toolbar, enter a phrase in the search field (if it’s not shown, click the Search button  in the toolbar).
  2. Type what you’re looking for the same way you’d say it (this is called natural language search). Here are some examples:
    • from nisha
    • from nisha yesterday
    • to kevin
    • to kevin about remodel
    • flagged emails
  • PDF attachments
    • As you type, Smart search corrections improve your results by correcting typos and replacing words with useful synonyms.
  1. Press Return.
  2. Mail shows the mailboxes being searched in the toolbar above the message list. If there are no results, select one or more different mailboxes in the Mail sidebar or the Favorites bar.
  3. When you’re done, click the Clear button  in the search field."


Thanks!


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