How to Search Messages in a Folder in Mozilla Thunderbird or Netscape

The search is on for the fastest way to search any folder in Mozilla Thunderbird, Netscape or Mozilla, and the winner is... the context menu. Using the folder context menu, you can search any folder or hierarchy of mailboxes easily, no matter which of the folders is open right now.

Search Messages in a Folder in Mozilla Thunderbird or Netscape

To find emails quickly in a Mozilla Thunderbird, Netscape or Mozilla folder:

• Click on the desired folder in the folder list.
  • To search a folder hierarchy, use the root folder.
  • If you want to search all messages in an account use the account's root item.
    Note that you can usually search all your mail faster using the toolbar.
• Select Edit | Find | Search Messages... from the menu.