| Goal | Search Query | | :--- | :--- | | Emails from Carlos Sanchez with a PDF | from:"Carlos Sanchez" has:attachment filename:pdf | | Emails to Diana Flores from last week | to:"Diana Flores" after:2026/04/28 before:2026/05/05 | | Unread emails from Miguel Torres | from:"Miguel Torres" is:unread | | Emails containing "project" and name Juan | "Juan Carlos" project | | Exclude social notifications | from:"Lucia Gomez" -category:social |
En el campo o Para , escribe el nombre y apellido de la persona.
However, Gmail’s search algorithm works differently than a standard file explorer. It combines with contextual clues. This updated guide will walk you through every possible method—from the simple search bar to advanced filters, and even tips to improve your results when the "name" is not in the "From" field.