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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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