Looking for specific file format on Windows 10

Question

Split from this thread.

I want to look for all .doc or .docx files containing a certain word. Easy on win95 or XP. Yet this simple option has been hidden away on Win 10. Where has it been put please?

Martin

P.S. how do I sort results from a Win 10 search WITHOUT starting search all over again?

***Moved from: Windows / Windows 10 / Files, folders, & storage***

[Moved back since search is a Windows function; the fact that the search is for Word docs is irrelevant]

Answer 1

In the Search Bar in Explorer, type:

content:<keyword> file:*.docx

Good Luck,

Keith

Answer 2

A screenshot is provided below, showing where to find the file name extensions in Windows 10 explorer.

Here is another option of doing it:

• Click Start and then go to File Explorer by expanding the Windows system folder. You can also simply type File Explorer in the Search bar.
• Click the View tab in File Explorer.
• Check File name extension box.

You should be able to see all your named file extensions.

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We're looking forward to your response.

Answer 3

Hi,

In Windows 10, you may see the file extensions through the Control Panel.

• Click on Settings.
• Open Control Panel by typing Control Panel on the Setting's Search box.
• Go to Appearance and Personalization.
• Click on Folder Options or File Explorer Option
• Select View tab.
• In this tab, under Advance Settings, you will see the option **Hide extensions for known file types.**Uncheck this option and click on Apply and OK.

Now, you can see file extensions for all files anywhere on your Windows system.

Feel free to post back should you need further help.

Answer 4

Yes, I know that. First thing I do when setting up new version of Windows Explorer (why is View extension not the default? Its like sending out an Explorer with an eye-patch over one eye).

What I want to do is search for any file with xls extension (i.e. *.xls) and containing particular text that I specify in search box. Easy to do this on Windows XP without even having to ask how.

Martin