Unfortunately, on a mailing list there can be so much to read that you barely have the chance to read the very interesting remarks from these very important participants.
Mac OS X Mail offers a helping hand in such situations with the search box in its toolbar.
Show Only Mail from a Certain Sender in Mac OS X Mail
To see all and only mail from a certain sender in Mac OS X Mail:
- Start typing the sender's name or email address in the main Mac OS X Mail window toolbar's Search field.
- Click From in search criteria toolbar that appears.
- Click All Mailboxes or the current folder name to widen or narrow your search.
Show Only Mail from a Certain Sender in Mac OS X Mail 1
To display only mail from a certain sender in Mac OS X Mail 1:
- Select (the first) From from the Search Mailbox drop-down menu (the one with the magnification glass).
- Start typing the person's name or email address.
Mac OS X Mail automatically filters the currently open mailbox for your search string as you type in real time and displays only emails from your VIP.

