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=Using the Quick Search Box=
=Using the Quick Search Box=


Thunderbird makes it easy to search within messages. Just type a name or email address into the `Subject or Sender' search box near the top right corner of the main application window. It also works for finding messages with a specific subject.
Thunderbird makes it easy to search within messages. Just type a name or email address into the 'Subject or Sender' search box near the top right corner of the main application window. It also works for finding messages with a specific subject.


To search for specific words in an email message, click the magnifying glass on the left side of the search box, select `Entire Message', and enter your desired text.
To search for specific words in an email message, click the magnifying glass on the left side of the search box, select 'Entire Message', and enter your desired text.


When you use the quick search box, Thunderbird shows the search results in the main window message list. To show all messages again, click on the Close button to the right of the quick search box.
When you use the quick search box, Thunderbird shows the search results in the main window message list. To show all messages again, click on the Close button to the right of the quick search box.

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