If I enter *.jpg n the search bar it shows me a list of all files of this type.
I want to find all images/photos, ie all jpg, jpeg, bmp and gif files in one hit.
Is this possible, and if so what string do I use in the search.
Thanks.
How to find multiple file types
Re: How to find multiple file types
ext:jpg;jpeg;bmp;gif
Re: How to find multiple file types
Please try searching for:
pic:
-or-
Select the Picture filter from the Search menu, filter bar (View -> Filters) or right click the status bar.
This is a pre-defined macro that will search for the following extensions:
ani, bmp, gif, ico, jpe, jpeg, jpg, pcx, png, psd, tga, tif, tiff and wmf.
To customize this macro:
For example:
ext:jpg;jpeg;bmp;gif
pic:
-or-
Select the Picture filter from the Search menu, filter bar (View -> Filters) or right click the status bar.
This is a pre-defined macro that will search for the following extensions:
ani, bmp, gif, ico, jpe, jpeg, jpg, pcx, png, psd, tga, tif, tiff and wmf.
To customize this macro:
- In Everything, from the Search menu, click Organize filters....
- Select Picture
- Click Edit....
- Add or remove extensions from semicolon delimited ext: search.
- Click OK.
For example:
ext:jpg;jpeg;bmp;gif
Re: How to find multiple file types
Thanks guys, that works a treat.
Is it possible to do this but for one drive at a time - I have 5 attached to my PC.
Is it possible to do this but for one drive at a time - I have 5 attached to my PC.
Re: How to find multiple file types
drive: ext:jpg;jpeg;bmp;gif
c: ext:jpg;jpeg;bmp;gif or e: ext:jpg;jpeg;bmp;gif or whatever: ext:jpg;jpeg;bmp;gif
c: ext:jpg;jpeg;bmp;gif or e: ext:jpg;jpeg;bmp;gif or whatever: ext:jpg;jpeg;bmp;gif
Re: How to find multiple file types
You're a star - much appreciated.
I have now created a filter for each drive.
I have now created a filter for each drive.