Missing Mail Search bar

From time to time my Mail Search bar disappears. Sometimes I remember how to get it back, and sometimes--like today--I don't. Anyway, how do I get my Mail Search bar back?

Niku wrote:
From time to time my Mail Search bar disappears. Sometimes I remember how to get it back, and sometimes--like today--I don't. Anyway, how do I get my Mail Search bar back?
That did it, although I did have to try it twice. Anyway, it's back now. Thanks, until next time, and there will be a next time

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