Search chat messages for information

Search your chat messages and find the exact content you’re looking for in Google Chat.

Search for Chat messages in conversations you've already joined

1. Go to Google Chat or your Gmail account.
2. At the top, click in the search box that says “Search all conversations” or “Search in chat and spaces.” 
3. Enter search text and press Enter.
   • Gmail: Under the search box, click Messages.
4. To open a result, click on it. 

Search for Chat messages in a space or conversation

1. Go to Google Chat or your Gmail account.
2. Select the space or conversation you want to search.
3. At the top right, click Search in this chat .
   • Gmail: Under the search box, click Messages.
4. Enter search text.
5. Press Enter.
6. To open a result, click on it.