Why can't I select "Find"? Something is keeping it dimmed out.

I'd like to search my email for certain content and references. I've done it before using the "Find" entry. But today that's dimmed out and I can't figure out why. Any ideas?

Check Options > Advanced > General and see if the global search is enabled.

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nerowolfe wrote:
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