Searching for Emails from a Sender with Multiple Email Addresses

Have you ever had trouble finding emails sent by people who email you from more than one email address, perhaps both their @stonybrook.edu and @notes.cc.sunysb.edu addresses? Try these tips:

Tip 1

Use the advanced search options, accessible through the drop down to the right of the search bar

shows image of search bar in google mail

Tip 2

When using advanced search options, try including both name and Notes ID in the From field, for example "Bob Smith" OR bsmith:

shows image of search bar filled out for "Bob Smith" OR bsmith search

Tip 3

Add a keyword to the Has the words field to narrow down results even more, for example budget:

shows image of search bar filled out for "Bob Smith" OR bsmith search and keyword budget

 

Additional Information

KB Details
This KB Article References: Google Mail
This Information is Intended for: Instructors, Staff, Students
Created: 03/08/2013
Last Updated: 08/11/2020

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