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The Secret to Quickly Finding Emails in Gmail

Gmail has over 350 million users in India, accounting for around 62% of the total internet users in the country. More than 1.8 billion people around the world use Gmail. Having said that, have you ever needed to find emails from years ago in your Gmail account? The most frustrating part is having to go through a mountain of old emails only to find the one you need. But have no fear! One of the best-kept secrets that will prevent you from endlessly scrolling through emails is something we’re going to reveal to you today. This little tip will change the game when it comes to retrieving old emails.

Save yourself a lot of hassle and time by using this ingenious method to quickly locate those long-lost emails in your Gmail inbox. All you have to do is head over to Gmail Search and issue a command for this. In a pinch, you can access Gmail’s oldest messages using this command.

How to Locate Old Emails on Gmail

Follow the following steps to find old emails in your Gmail:

Step 1: Open the Gmail App

Launch the Gmail app on your smartphone to get started. Ensure you’re signed in to the account where you want to search for old emails.

Step 2: Access the Search Bar

Once the app is open, navigate to the search bar at the top of the screen. This is where you’ll enter your search query.

Step 3: Use a Specific Command

To find emails from several years ago, Gmail offers a powerful search command. You can retrieve emails from any timeframe using this feature.

Step 4: Enter the Search Query

If you’re looking for emails that are 5 years old, type the following into the search bar: older_than:5y
The “older_than” command tells Gmail to filter emails older than the specified number of years. Replace “5” with any number to search for emails from that many years ago. Use “y” to denote years, and ensure there are no spaces.

Step 5: View the Results

After entering the command, press search. Gmail will display all emails that are older than 5 years (or the specified time frame). You can now browse through these results and locate the email you need.

This feature makes it easy to sift through your inbox and find older messages without scrolling endlessly!

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