How can I use Advanced Query Syntax (AQS) to search for emails within a specific date range using exchangelib?
Exchangelib supports AQS via the `querystring` parameter. For a date search, you can use syntax like `sent:>=2021/1/1 AND sent:<=2021/12/30` or `received:>=2021/1/1 AND received:<=2021/12/30`. However, note that AQS cannot be used for keyword searches directly; you must first retrieve emails and then perform string matching in Python. The [open‑source downloader](/news/exchange-web-service-ews-development-guide-5-exchangelib) demonstrates this by implementing an AQS‑based search feature alongside folder enumeration and attachment extraction.
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Exchange Web Service (EWS) Development Guide 5 – exchangelib