Hello, I have 2 questions about searches always in the global inbox database.
1- I would like to type in searches using all available operators described in the manual. My problem is that the search box top right is tiny. If the search is long enough, I can’t see the whole search string, the text is very small and my neck is twisted trying to read (eyesight not perfect). Is there any way to display a “large” long (one line with good font size) search box in the center of the screen ?
2- in those cases where I want to search using a smart group, my problem is that I find it time consuming to complete the “Search in:” to select the specific group every time I want to do a search. Is there a quick way to specify in which group I want to search ?
Use View > Customize Toolbar and remove any extraneous toolbar buttons and spaces.
Also, you can enable the hidden preference, WindowToolbarStyleExpanded. This displays the window title at the top of the window instead of the newer method showing it to the left side (which does consume valuable space). New windows would show the change in the title position.
Here are the two options and the effect on the toolbar search field…
So you have a bunch of local smart groups in the global smart groups? It’s your choice but that seems less than optimal to me unless it’s maybe three or four total.
I did not express myself correctly. Sorry.
I want to use only one global smart group. Every time I do a search, I want to start by specifying which group I want to search. I am trying to find a quick way to do so without having to navigate the group tree if I click on search in.
thank you
Would it at least be possible to duplicate the global inbox search setup and convert those duplicates to local smart groups in which I would only modify the “search in”. In other words, I would use my global inbox search as a template which I would use to create a multitude of local searches ?
If it’s possible, I can create a search menu using Keyboard Maestro in which I would choose from a selection of local smart groups.
Hey, my strategy with great king URLs and stuff like this search you mention is to type or paste into Apple Notes then paste where it’s needed
Like you eyesight isn’t helping
