computer information technology – section 2-5. searching for files and folders objective: to learn...
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Computer Information Technology – Section 2-5
Searching for Files and FoldersObjective: To learn how to search for files
and folders using the advanced search options
Searching for Files and FoldersBasic Search1. Begin a search with Start -
> Search2. For this exercise choose
“All Files and Folders”3. Enter the file
readme.txt in “All or part of the filename:”
4. Click on search
Searching for Files and FoldersSearch for a file containing…You can search for a file
containing a word:1. Click Back2. Type the word “office” in
“A word or phrase in the file:”
3. Click Search
Searching for Files and FoldersOther Options You can also specify
When the file was modified Size of the file
Searching for Files and FoldersSpecial CharactersA wildcard character is a keyboard character
such as an asterisk (*) or a question mark (?) that is used to represent one or more characters when you are searching for files, folders, printers, computers, or people. Wildcard characters are often used in place of one or more characters when you do not know what the real character is or you do not want to type the entire name.
Searching for Files and FoldersSpecial Characters - AsteriskUse the asterisk as a substitute for zero or more
characters. If you are looking for a file that you know starts with "gloss" but you cannot remember the rest of the file name, type gloss*
This locates all files of any file type that begin with "gloss" including Glossary.txt, Glossary.doc, and Glossy.doc. To narrow the search to a specific type of file, type gloss*.doc This locates all files that begin with "gloss" but have the file name extension .doc, such as Glossary.doc and Glossy.doc.
Searching for Files and FoldersSpecial Characters – Question Mark
Use the question mark as a substitute for a single character in a name. For example, if you type gloss?.doc, you will locate the file Glossy.doc or Gloss1.doc but not Glossary.doc.
Rest of TodayDo the Scavenger Hunt – the first person to have it all complete gets a prize.
Do Mavis Beacon for the rest of the period