{"id":3267,"date":"2022-05-27T09:29:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T09:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/?p=3267"},"modified":"2022-06-01T13:11:34","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T13:11:34","slug":"apple-mail-search-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/apple-mail-search-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Mail Search Not Working? Resolve the Issue Easily"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The built-in Mail app on Mac is very efficient. It is filled with user-friendly functionalities and is commonly used by all Mac users. However, as with every other application, you can face sudden technical glitches with this one too. One of the common problems is when its search field isn&#8217;t able to function properly. So, users frequently report about Apple Mail search not working. This problem can be because of software errors or technical bugs. It also points to an underlying issue within your app. But there are various fixes you can implement to eliminate it. In this article, you&#8217;ll learn how to troubleshoot this issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Also Check, Why:- <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/mac-mail-not-working\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac Mail Not Working<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/apple-mail-search-not-working\/#Why_is_Apple_Mail_Search_Not_Working\" >Why is Apple Mail Search Not Working?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/apple-mail-search-not-working\/#Troubleshooting_Apple_Mail_Search_Not_Working_Problem\" >Troubleshooting Apple Mail Search Not Working Problem<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/apple-mail-search-not-working\/#1_Remove_Cache_in_Apple_Mail_and_Reset_It\" >1. Remove Cache in Apple Mail and Reset It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/apple-mail-search-not-working\/#2_Refresh_the_Account_Signed_in_on_Apple_Mail\" >2. Refresh the Account Signed in on Apple Mail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/apple-mail-search-not-working\/#3_Reconfigure_the_Touch_Bar_Settings\" >3. Reconfigure the Touch Bar Settings\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/apple-mail-search-not-working\/#4_Rebuild_the_Mailboxes\" >4. Rebuild the Mailboxes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/apple-mail-search-not-working\/#5_Find_MacOS_Updates\" >5. Find MacOS Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/apple-mail-search-not-working\/#6_Boot_Mac_in_the_Safe_Mode\" >6. Boot Mac in the Safe Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/apple-mail-search-not-working\/#7_Execute_an_SMC_Reset\" >7. Execute an SMC Reset<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/apple-mail-search-not-working\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Apple_Mail_Search_Not_Working\"><\/span><b>Why is Apple Mail Search Not Working?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The search field in the app is at the top-right corner of the Mail&#8217;s window. It effectively searches and filters content based on your demand. Here are some probable reasons it doesn&#8217;t work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical issues with the app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is some problem with other applications on your Mac.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A problem with the Spotlight Search on Mac can also result in the search not working in Apple Mail.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An old macOS is another reason.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Also Check, Why:- <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/iphone-mail-notifications-not-working\/\" rel=\"noopener\">iPhone Mail Notifications Not Working<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshooting_Apple_Mail_Search_Not_Working_Problem\"><\/span><b>Troubleshooting Apple Mail Search Not Working Problem<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To fix this issue, firstly restart your Mac. A simple restart will fix many bugs and software glitches. If the Mail Search still doesn&#8217;t work, follow these measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Remove_Cache_in_Apple_Mail_and_Reset_It\"><\/span><b>1. Remove Cache in Apple Mail and Reset It<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of bugs prevents Apple Mail Search from working optimally. So, you must remove the cache in the Mail and reset it to troubleshoot the bug problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the launchpad that&#8217;s on the doc of the screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now hit the &#8216;<\/span><b>Search<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; field and input &#8216;<\/span><b>Activity Monitor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the &#8216;<\/span><b>Activity Monitor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; app begins, hit the &#8216;<\/span><b>Memory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Input &#8216;<\/span><b>Mail<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; on the search bar of the activity tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit &#8216;<\/span><b>Mail<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; when it comes in the list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now press &#8216;<\/span><b>Quit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; when a popup launches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit &#8216;<\/span><b>Confirm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; and then press &#8216;<\/span><b>MailCaches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; and use the same procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After exiting the activity monitor, launch the Mail app again. Do it by control pressing the Mail icon and hitting &#8216;<\/span><b>Quit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if the search field is functioning.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Refresh_the_Account_Signed_in_on_Apple_Mail\"><\/span><b>2. Refresh the Account Signed in on Apple Mail<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After implementing the first technique it&#8217;s a good measure that you should follow. Here are the steps to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit the Mail app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then press &#8216;<\/span><b>Mail<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; on the menu bar, followed by &#8216;<\/span><b>Accounts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit the account you want to remove.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the &#8216;<\/span><b>&#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; symbol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now sign in to your mail account after relaunching the Mail app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Input an email ID in the search field and find if it&#8217;s working.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Reconfigure_the_Touch_Bar_Settings\"><\/span><b>3. Reconfigure the Touch Bar Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reconfiguring or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-in\/guide\/mac-help\/mchl5a63b060\/mac\">customizing<\/a> the touch bar settings has helped many users who complained about Apple Mail search stopped working. But you can use this technique only if your Mac device has a touch bar. To do it, you open the Mail app while holding the Shift key.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exit the Mail app.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold and press down the <strong>Shift<\/strong> key and open the app again.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait for five seconds and close Mail.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat this procedure of pressing the Shift key, opening Apple Mail, and exiting the app.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, start your device again and open the app as you usually do. See if the issue has been fixed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Rebuild_the_Mailboxes\"><\/span><b>4. Rebuild the Mailboxes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rebuilding your mailboxes can also help you when you find Mail search not working on Mac. Note that you&#8217;ll need to repeat the steps given below for every one of your mailboxes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Mail app and find the mailbox you wish to rebuild. If the left-hand pane on which the mailbox is present isn&#8217;t visible, choose &#8216;<\/span><b>View<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; and then tap &#8216;<\/span><b>Show Mailbox List<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the mailbox and navigate to the mailbox menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, tap the &#8216;<\/span><b>Rebuild<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait for some time till the Mac finishes this process.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time varies according to your mailbox size.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Find_MacOS_Updates\"><\/span><b>5. Find MacOS Updates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you not updated your Mac for a while? If so, this could be a major reason for your Apple Mail Search not working on Mac. Updating the MacOS not only enhances its performance but also eliminates software bugs. It also affects its search function on it. To find MacOS updates and upgrade them, follow these steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit the Apple icon present in the menu bar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, head over to &#8216;<\/span><b>System Preferences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now click &#8216;<\/span><b>Software Update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8217;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for new macOS updates. If you find them, hit the &#8216;<\/span><b>Update Now<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; button to install the new macOS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After installing the updates, open &#8216;<\/span><b>Mail<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; on your Mac. You will not find the search feature malfunctioning now.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Boot_Mac_in_the_Safe_Mode\"><\/span><b>6. Boot Mac in the Safe Mode<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booting the Mac in the Safe Mode works tremendously well to fix software-related errors in the device. It&#8217;s because the Safe Mode loads critical kernel extensions and ensures that unwanted software is switched off when you start Mac. So, whenever you find Apple Mail Search not working, boot your Mac in the Safe Mode so that bug-infected software doesn&#8217;t impact other applications&#8217; proper functioning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from Mac, this action will also eliminate unwanted cache on your Mac. So, if you find no other techniques working in making the search function work, you can boot Mac in the Safe Mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, ensure that the Mac is switched off correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit the &#8216;<\/span><b>Power<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; button. When it starts to boot, press and hold the &#8216;<\/span><b>Shift<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; key on the keyboard.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the key till you find the Apple logo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mac will boot in the Safe Mode.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Execute_an_SMC_Reset\"><\/span><b>7. Execute an SMC Reset<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do an SMC reset if you are still struggling with the search problem. Follow these steps below to do it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exit the Macbook.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold <\/span><b>Shift + Control + Option<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> keys on your keyboard&#8217;s left side.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, hold down Power along with them. Keep holding for ten seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After this time, release all the keys and hit the Power button to switch on the machine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Also Check, Why:- <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/blog\/mac-mail-keeps-crashing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac Mail Keeps Crashing<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There isn&#8217;t any need to feel concerned when you find the Apple Mail search not working. Use these quick resolutions and fix the issue easily. Follow the stepwise instructions carefully so you can pinpoint what&#8217;s the cause of the case. You can also seek additional assistance if the problem persists. Connect with expert <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emailsupport.us\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>email support<\/strong><\/a> services and let the professionals troubleshoot all software issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The built-in Mail app on Mac is very efficient. It is filled with user-friendly functionalities and is commonly used by all Mac users. However, as with every other application, you can face sudden technical glitches with this one too. 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