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Tools to search for text in doc or xls : old Win explorer used to be able to search
I recall in the days of Win XP or Win2000, I could use Win Explorer to search for MSWord or MSExcel files in a folder (or even subfolder) for a certain string/text.
If this feature still available for Win 7 & Win 10?
If not available anymore, suggest any freeware tool that could do this
If this feature still available for Win 7 & Win 10?
If not available anymore, suggest any freeware tool that could do this
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Joe Howard
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yes, You still can, but the newer, under the search menu, there is an advanced option,where you need to switch from system files, to file contents.
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> but the newer, under the search menu, there is an advanced option,where you need to switch from system files, to file contents
Can share a screen shot where this can be located?
Thanks John & Eirman: I'll check if I have permission to install opensource
Can share a screen shot where this can be located?
Thanks John & Eirman: I'll check if I have permission to install opensource
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Thanks Arnold, I got to the screen you showed above; where do I enter the search string?
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Under "Advanced Option", I've checked/selected "File Contents" but nowhere could I locate where to enter the search text
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The change affects the behavior of the search box. you enter the string in the same location.
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Refer to attached screen: I got nothing returned for the search string "NC" though this string is certainly found in a few of the files under c:\ht\... folder. What did I miss?
I click on the magnifying glass icon at the bottom left of my Win10 desktop
search_scr.JPG
I click on the magnifying glass icon at the bottom left of my Win10 desktop
search_scr.JPG
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Will help if someone post a screen of where to enter the search string. I'm not savvy with Windows; I'm on Win10
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