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

Thank you, Keith.

So simple when you know.

But with XP, you didn't have to know. They just gave you a box to put the data in - easy, obvious, intuitive.

If you have any influence at all on Microsoft, try to stop them making things unnecessarily difficult.

Martin