Search in MessageDesk is global. It spans every module (Inbox, Contacts, and Settings), so you can find what you need without switching context.You have two search modes:
Quick Search: a fast, keyboard-driven lookup for contacts and conversations.
Advanced Search: a full cross-module search for contacts, conversations, messages, comments, and labels with per-type filters.
Quick Search is desktop-only. On mobile and tablet, tap the search icon near the account settings icon to open Advanced Search directly. It has its own embedded search box.
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