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Updated till version 3.2

Search emails

In VNCmail, you can use the search box at the top of the page to search for email messages, briefcases, or appointments.

  1. In the Search field at the top of the page, enter a search request.
  2. Press Enter.

A list of results will show.

Search briefcases and calendars

  1. In the Search field at the top of the page, click the down arrow .
  2. From the dropdown menu, select one of the following options:

    • Mail (default)
    • Briefcases
    • Calendar
  3. Switch on the Include shared items toggle to search for anything that is in shared items.

  4. Enter a search request.
  5. Press Enter.

Refine your search results

Filters allow you to narrow the scope of a search query to eliminate irrelevant information and help you find the exact content you're looking for.

Filter Description
Unread Search for anything that is currently marked as “unread”.
Starred Search for anything that is currently marked as “starred”.
All times Search for anything that was sent from a certain date range or a specific date.
To Search for anything that you sent to a certain email address.
From Search for anything that was sent from a certain email address.
Tags Search for anything that was marked with certain tags.
Folder Search for anything within a certain folder.
Attachment type Search for anything that has a specific type of attachment like audio, video, image, documents, or achives.
Status Search for anything that has a specific status like "has attachment", "sent by me", "replied", "forwarded", or "draft".

Search results will be highlighted in yellow.

Apply sort options

Sorting lets you organize search results to suit your preferences. By default, results are displayed by date in descending order, so the newest emails appear at the top. With VNCmail, you can customize how results are arranged using various sorting options, making it easier to find exactly what you need.

  1. While you're on the "Advanced Search" page, click the down arrow next to Sort.
  2. Select one of the following options from the dropdown menu:

    • By date descending. Displays results with the most recent items at the top.
    • By date ascending. Displays results with the oldest items at the top.
    • By relevance. Arranges results based on their match to your search query, with the most relevant items displayed first.
  3. Emails will be sorted based on the option selection.

Save found results as a template

  1. In the upper right corner, click the template icon .
  2. Enter the name of the template.
  3. Click SAVE.
  4. Click the find searches icon to find the saved templates.