It is easy to misplace a file. If you have saved a document, but cannot locate it by browsing through your folders, search for it. You can search for several different file types. From the search results, you can then open , print, copy, or move the file.
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Search from Folder Window
You can also search from within a folder window. To display the Search Bar, click the Search button. Then perform the search.
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Stop the Search
If the search is taking too long and your results have already been found, you can stop the search. To do so, click the Stop button.
Type all or part of the name .
Click the Search button.
Windows searches the selected folder or drives and displays a list of found files. You can double-click any of the listed files or folders to go to that file or folder.
To close the search window, click its Close button.
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No Search Results?
If the search did not find a match, you can try searching using a different word. Or you can try searching all file types. Use the options in the Search bar.
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Use Other Search Options
You can also use the other search options, such as last time the file was modified. These options vary depending on what type of item you are searching for.
