Find in Files
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The Find in Files tool lets you search files for a phrase or character.
To search files for specified characters:
- On the Tools menu, select Find in Files. A Find in Files dialog opens.
- Use the table below as a guide to choosing settings on this dialog box:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
|
Find what |
Specifies the character(s) or phrase you want to find. Use the browse arrow button next to the textbox to choose options from a pop-up list. |
|
In files/file types |
Specifies the files in which to search for the character(s) or phrase. Either enter the filename(s) in the drop-down box, or click the arrow to choose a file type. |
|
In folder |
Specifies the directory where the file(s) is located. Click the browse button to view your Windows Explorer. |
|
Other common Search options |
The Find in Files dialog lets you specify the following common search options: Match whole word only, Match case, Regular Expression (tells the application whether the specified character(s) is a regular expression), Look in subfolders, and Output to Pane 2 (displays the results in another window). |
- 3. When ready, click Find.