Question about search capabilities

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bre
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Question about search capabilities

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I want to search all files in a directory to find any files that have a certain word in it like 'ownerid.' Does this program do that and how? Thanks.
void
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Re: Question about search capabilities

Post by void »

Please try Everything 1.4 to search file contents.

To limit the search to a folder, search for the folders full path and name with a trailing \
Use double quotes to escape spaces.
For example, to search for subfolders and files in C:\Program Files:
"C:\Program Files\"

To limit the search to a folder (no subfolders), use the parent: search function
Use double quotes to escape spaces.
For example, to search folders and files in C:\Program Files:
parent:"C:\Program Files"

To search for file contents, use the content: search function
For example, to search files containing the word ownerid:
content:ownerid

Note: content: is slow, combine with other search functions for improved performance.
eg: *.txt content:ownerid

Combine the folder search and content search:
"C:\Program Files\" content:ownerid

Please try the advanced search in Everything 1.4, It will help setup the desired search with a UI.
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