Therefore, when Saving items Windows 7 will direct you to Libraries. Libraries have automatic default save folders. Unless specified, your content will be saved in the default folder of the Library it matches.
You are not required to save or access your content through Libraries. The Navigation pane gives you access to Computer , where your folders and drives are stored. You can still sort through the tiered stacks of folders in the classic way to save and access content.
You can also copy Folders from the Navigation pane directly into the Libraries pane based on preference. As we mentioned earlier, you determine what content goes into your Libraries. You can decide to use the default Libraries or create your own. Either way, you will need to take the time to move folders into the Libraries you desire. You can still continue to access your files in the classic way of sorting through tiered stacks, but you will not be able to take advantage of the convenience of the Search function.
It's a new way of accessing your files and may take some customization to work as effectively as you wish. Take some time to reconsider your filing system and how you would like to access your files. Default Libraries. Windows Explorer icon. Details Pane The Details pane allows you to view additional information and add tags and ratings to the currently selected item. Navigation Buttons Use the Back and Forward buttons to navigate between folders. Toolbar Shortcuts will appear in the toolbar depending on the item types in the Library pane.
Address Bar Use the Address bar to see the path of the current folder. Library Pane Items can now be organized by Libraries. Arrange By Depending on the Library, you can arrange content by month, day, rating, and more.
Search Bar Use the search bar to search for specific files or folders. Show Preview Pane Button Click to see a preview of items in your folders. View Button Click to change the way items are displayed. Navigation Pane You can access folders in the traditional way using tiered stacks of content in the Navigation pane.
Immediately after the "content:" prompt, type in the word or phrase that you want to use to search the folders' files' contents. For example, if you're looking for a file that has the phrase "An elephant never forgets" in its body, you would have content:an elephant never forgets in the search bar. Each of the files in the search results will be indexed by content, meaning that you should see your preferred file somewhere near the top of the window if you entered correctly the word or phrase.
You can narrow your search results by typing in a longer or more distinct phrase from the file that you want to find. Method 2. Type change search options for files and folders into Start.
The search bar is at the bottom of the Start window. Doing this will search your computer for the option you'll need to change in order to search by contents.
Click Change search options for files and folders. You'll find this near the top of the Start window. You might instead see Files and folders here instead.
If so, click that option. Check the "Always search file names and contents" box. It's in the "When searching non-indexed locations" section of the window. If this box is already checked, file contents searching for Windows is currently enabled. You may first have to click the Search tab at the top of the window. Click Apply , then click OK.
Both options are at the bottom of the window. Doing so will save your settings and close the window; from this point on, Windows will search both for titles and for file contents. Method 3. Type in change how windows searches. You'll do this in the search bar at the bottom of the Start window.
Click Change how Windows searches. It should be near the top of the Start window. Doing so opens the Indexing Options window. Click Advanced. This option is at the bottom of the window. A pop-up window will open.
Click the File Types tab. You'll find this option near the top of the window. Select your preferred file type. Scroll through the list of file types near the top of the window until you find the one that you want to use, then click the file type's name to select it. Check the "Index Properties and File Contents" box. This option is below the "How should this file be indexed? Click OK. It's at the bottom of the window. Doing so will save your changes and close the window. You should now be able to search for your selected file type both by title and by contents.
Change your keywords. Windows search isn't like Google. If you are searching, let's say, "password" and no results come up, try "passcode.
Not Helpful 29 Helpful Details required :. Cancel Submit. In reply to TimDoyle's post on August 19, Here are all the steps I think you need to follow to actually search: 1. Hit the start button and type "search" in the search box. Select "Change How Windows Searches" c. Hit "Advanced" d. Select the "File Types" tab. Say "Ok" and exit all the dialog boxes 2. Good luck to all the searchers. How satisfied are you with this reply?
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