Working with the FileSearch Object

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The FileSearch object exposes a programmatic interface to all the functionality of the Office File Open dialog box, including the features found in the Advanced Find dialog box, which is available from the Open dialog box. You can use the objects, methods, and properties of the FileSearch object to search for files or collections of files based on criteria you supply.

Note   If Microsoft Fast Find is enabled, the FileSearch object can use Fast Find indexes to speed up its searching capabilities.

In This Section

• The Basics of File Searching
  Understand the methods and properties of file searching.
• Using Advanced File-Searching Features
  Learn about some more complex file-searching features.
• Creating Reusable File-Search Code
  Learn why the FileSearch object is a great candidate for encapsulation in a class module.

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• Working with the Office Assistant
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• Working with Command Bars
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• Working with Document Properties
  Use document properties to create, maintain, and track information about a Microsoft® Office document.
• Working with Scripts
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