Searching
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Searching
Basics
Type the partial file name to find what you are looking for.
Searching for abc 123 searches for abc and 123
Searching for abc | 123 searches for abc or 123
Searching for abc !123 searches for abc and not 123
Search options
Searching syntax
Use a * or ? to search with Wildcards.
- Note: The match whole word option is ignored if you use Wildcards.
Use a \ to enable match path
- Note: Make sure you have a starting
*if you are trying to match a partial path using wildcards.
Limit the search to a single folder
Searching for a path will return all the files and folders in this path including files and folders found in subfolders.
The following example shows how to limit the results to a single folder:
c:\windows\ !c:\windows\*\*
| Note: Requires "Everything" 1.2.1.369 beta or later |
Disable path matching when the search contains a \
To disable path matching when the search contains a \:
- In "Everything", from the Tools menu, click Options.
- Select the General tab.
- Uncheck Match path when search contains path separator.
- Click OK.
Case matching
To enable case matching:
- In "Everything", from the Search menu, click Match case.
Whole word matching
To enable whole word matching:
- In "Everything", from the Search menu, click Match whole word.
Full path matching
To enable full path matching:
- In "Everything", from the Search menu, click Match path.
Regex
To enable Regex:
- In "Everything", from the Search menu, click Enable Regex.
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regex for more information on Regex.
Boolean operators
| syntax | operation |
|---|---|
||
| OR |
|
| OR (same as ||)
|
!
| NOT |
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut key | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Q | Match case |
| Ctrl + W | Match whole word |
| Ctrl + E | Match path |
| Ctrl + R | Regex |
