Search for email in Mail on iPhone
In the Mail app , you can search for emails using different criteria.
Search for text in an email
From a mailbox, swipe down to reveal the search field.
Tap the search field, then type the text you’re looking for.
Choose between searching all mailboxes or the current mailbox above the results list.
Tap search, then tap an email in the results list to read it.
Searching looks at the address fields, the subject, and the email body. The most relevant emails appear in Top Hits above the search suggestions as you type.
Search by timeframe
Tap the search field of a mailbox list.
Enter a timeframe, like “September,” then tap an option below Dates to see all emails from that timeframe.
To narrow the search, tap the search field again, then enter a keyword, like “meeting.”
Search by email attributes
In a mailbox list, tap the search field to search for emails by various attributes. Before you type, you may see suggested searches listed. Tap one of the listed items, or do any of the following:
Find all flagged emails: Enter “flag” in the search field, scroll down, then tap Flagged Messages below Other.
Find all emails from people in your VIP list: Enter “vip” in the search field, scroll down, then tap Messages from VIPs below Other.
Find all unread emails: Enter “unread” in the search field, scroll down, then tap Unread Messages below Other.
Find all emails with attachments: Enter “attachment” in the search field, scroll down, then tap Messages with Attachments below Other.