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Gmail search operators
Documents fielded and symbolic mail search operators including from, to, subject, before, after, category, has, filename, exact phrase, grouping, in:anywhere, status, and size constraints.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced search | Choose advanced search when users must combine multiple search clauses before execution, such as field plus operator plus value joined by AND, OR, or NOT. | Adding a clause appends a visible field, operator, value, and joiner to the canonical query state. | Gmail documents advanced search operators, grouping, exact phrases, fielded constraints, status constraints, and attachment constraints. |
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- Advanced search vs basic search vs filter panel vs search scope selector
Gmail documents user-facing fielded operators and grouping for narrowing email searches.
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