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Discussions about text search in Windows cover limitations of built-in file search, such as the inability to find words in a different order or search inside hyperlinks in Office documents. Users seek third-party tools or settings adjustments to improve text-based file search. The forum also introduced Apture Search, a feature allowing users to select text on the site and get related results from the forums and other sources, enhancing text search capabilities for troubleshooting and information retrieval.
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    Windows 10 text-based file search

    Hi. In Windows 10, the file search available on the toolbar only searches for text strings in the order you write it in the box i.e. if you write 'garrett higgins', it will NOT find any files in which those words appear in a different order or, indeed, separately. Can i change the settings to...
    • garrett higgins
    • Thread
    • app search file management file search functionality productivity search settings text search troubleshooting user query windows 10
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 search - find text within a hyperlink

    Hi, We are planning on moving a large directory to a new server and I need to identify files (docx, xlsx and pptx) that contain hyperlinks to the old file location so that I can change them. I've found programs that can do this when the document is open eg AbleBits, but nothing that can search a...
    • NFI
    • Thread
    • ablebits answers change content directory documents docx file location files forum hyperlinks identification pptx programs search server text search windows 7 xlsx
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. Mike

    Introducing Apture Search: Enhanced Text Search Feature for Our Forums

    We are pleased to announce that the entire text content of the site is virtually searchable by simply selecting a string of text, hovering over it, and selecting the Learn More button. The search is prioritized as related to Windows7Forums.com and Windows8Forums.com. Further, you will be able to...
    • Mike
    • Thread
    • apture features hover actions learn search string text search windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Forum Announcements
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