Search the text inside attachments
To search inside attachments, click the filter icon beside the search box, click Search In, and type your words in Search in Attachment. Set a From Date and To Date no more than 30 days apart, then click Search. You can also filter by Attachment Name or Attachment Type, such as pdf.
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How to search the text inside attachments
- Click the filter icon at the right of the search box.
- Click Search In to show the extra filters.
- Type the words to find in Search in Attachment.
- Set From Date and To Date no more than 30 days apart.
- Click Search.
When to use it
Rohit in purchasing knows a supplier quoted for "Model X-200" sometime this month, but not which supplier. He searches attachments for "X-200" over the last 30 days and finds the quotation PDF.
Options
| Field | What it does |
|---|---|
| Search in Attachment | Words inside the attached files. |
| Attachment Name | Part of the file name. |
| Attachment Type | The file type without the dot, such as pdf or xlsx. |
Good to know
- The date range for searching inside attachments can be at most 30 days. For older mail, run the search once for each 30-day period.
- Add a sender or subject as well to make the results shorter.
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Updated 2026-10-28