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SEARCHING A FILE/FOLDER
In the Windows operating system, you can easily search for a file or folder if you don’t remember
its location. To search a file/folder, follow the given steps:
Step 1: Open File Explorer.
Step 2: Select the specific drive or folder where you want to search.
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In the top right corner, you’ll find a search bar.
Step 3: Type the file name, folder name, or a relevant keyword.
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Even before you finish typing, File Explorer will begin displaying a list of files that match your
search criteria.
Advanced Searching
Advanced searching helps you in searching a file when you are not sure of the file name. Wildcard
characters can be particularly useful in these situations. Some of the wildcard characters are:
Asterisk (*): It can be used when we are not sure of the exact file name. For example, *.docx
will find all files with the .docx extension, which are typically document files.
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