Search in gmail can't search partial words ?

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Gmail's search functionality does not support partial word searches, which limits users from finding emails using incomplete terms. Unlike Yahoo Mail, which allows for such searches, Gmail requires users to input complete words for effective results. Users have expressed frustration over this limitation and are seeking potential workarounds, such as wildcard searches. Currently, there is no native feature in Gmail that enables searching with partial words.

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  • Understanding of Gmail's search functionalities
  • Familiarity with email management practices
  • Knowledge of wildcard search concepts
  • Basic troubleshooting skills for email platforms
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  • Research Gmail search operators and their limitations
  • Explore third-party email clients that support partial word searches
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Email users, particularly those relying on Gmail for communication, and anyone seeking to improve their email search efficiency.

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search in gmail can't search partial words ?

I notice that my gmail can't find emails by searching with parts of words (like search for 'stup' instead of 'stupid') while yahoo mail can. As a result, I am simply unable to find my emails in gmail despite it's alleged 'superb search capabilities'. No, I am not going to tag every single message to find it later, I don't need to do that in yahoo HELLO ... Is there a way to override that stupid gmail behavior?
 
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why not just type the whole word?
 


I don't use gmail, but surely there's some sort of wildcard, like stu*.
 

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