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Search Text
Partial filename combined
with wild cards (* [ ])
Example
*.[ch]
Result
Searches for all files that have a
.c or .h extension.
3 In Look in Folder, type the path to the directory in which to begin the search.
4 Click Find.
Search for Files searches in the directory specified and any subdirectories of the directory
and displays the results of the search in the Search Results list. If no files are found
that match the search criteria, the application displays the message No files found
in the list.
7.8.2 Adding Search Options
Use Show More Options to search by file content, dates, owner, or file size.
1 Click Places → Search for Files.
2 Type the search text in Name Contains.
3 In Look in Folder, type the path to the directory in which to begin the search.
4 Click Show More Options then click Available Options.
5 Select a search option to apply then click Add. The following options are available:
Option
Contains the Text
Description
Searches for a file by filename. Type a full filename
or a partial filename with wild cards in the field
provided. Use an asterisk (*) to indicate any number
characters. Use a question mark (?) to indicate a
single character. The search is case sensitive.
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