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9.6. Searching for Files

In order to search for files, you can use the following search criteria:

  • search terms for file names, file descriptions

  • Folders

  • Date

  • File size

  • file type

How to search for files:

  1. Enter a search term in the search bar's input field. The search menu opens.

  2. Use one of the following methods:

    • In order to search in the file name or in the file description, click on the search term in the search menu. You can also press Enter or click the Search iconin the search bar.

      In order to only search in the file names, click on in file name in the search menu.

      Accordingly, you can limit the search to the file description.

    Result: The search results are displayed in the list that is shown in the display area. The search criteria used are displayed below the search window.

  3. You can further adjust the search result:

    • In order to display all search criteria, click on Show Advanced Filters.

      In order to adjust a criterion, click the icon next to the search criterion. Select an entry from the menu. You can use the following search criteria:

      • You can use the Folder drop-down to search in a specific folder.

        If you select All folders, all folders and subfolders are searched. If you select a specific folder or the folder, only this folder is searched, but no subfolders.

      • Date allows to search for files that have been created a specific time ago.

      • File size allows to search for files with a specific size.

      • The File type drop-down allows to limit the search to a certain file type.

    • In order to enhance your search in the list of found objects, start a further search.

    • In order to remove a search criterion, click the icon . If you remove all search criteria, the search will be finished.

  4. In order to finish the search, click on Close search.