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1. Instead of using the find box in the top right corner of thunderbird, use the advanced find feature...
   1.  In Thunderbird, click Edit > Find > Search Messages (CRTL+SHIFT+F)
   2. Select the top level of folders you'd like to search in.
   3. Check the "Search subfolders" box to search all subfolders.
   4. Specify your search criteria.

Sorting:  How

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to sort by unread messages or message with attachments?

1. Select View > Toolbars > Customize (to bring up the customize toolbar window)
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3. In the Customize Toolbar Window, Find the icon titled "Mail Views." 
4. Drag and drop the icon onto a blank space on the Thunderbird toolbar.  Available space will be highlighted in white.  Click "OK" to exit the Customize Toolbar window.
5. Choose "Unread" from the "Mail Views" drop-down menu to automatically sort your e-mail by unread status.
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7. You may customize the menu by adding options such as displaying unread message from the last few days or viewing unread messages that have attachments or from a certain person. 
   

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