To filter your Google Chat search results, you can use words or symbols called search operators. To filter your results in detail, you can combine operators.
Search operators you can use
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| Search for messages from a specific sender. |
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| Search for messages that have a Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides attachment. |
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| Search for messages that have a file, link, video, or another attachment type. |
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| Search for messages that mention a specific person. |
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| Search for an exact word or phrase. |
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| Exclude specific messages from search results. |
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| Search for messages sent within a certain time period. |
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| With “d” (day), “m” (month), and “y” (year), you can search for messages older or newer than a particular time period. |
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| Specify a timezone for messages sent within a time period. |
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| Narrow results to a direct message or a space. |
Narrow results to a direct message
Narrow results to unread messages
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Narrow results to a space
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| Search for messages in a specific space. |
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