Week 1 Lesson 13 Intro to tech

1. Week 1: Computer
Basics
Lesson 13: Search for Files

2. • Sometimes we forget where we placed a certain file. That’s
okay, we can search for the name of that file, program, or
folder using the Search tool.
• This activity will show you how to use the Windows Search
methods. This table shows the various search methods.

3. Performing a Search

4. Step1: Click the start menu, in Windows7, a
Searchfor files and folders boxis located at the
bottomof the menu.

5. Step 2:Begintypingthenameofthefileorfolderyou
aresearchingfor. Asyou type,choiceswillappearinthe
menuaboveyou.

6. Step 3: The results are organized by type. In the above search,
any related documents, outlook items, music files, or other
files, are grouped together.
Step 4: If you know what folder your file might be in, you can
save yourself time by searching within that folder.

7. Step 5: Open the Explorer tool and
select the documents folder.

8. Step6: The topright of the windowcontains
a SearchDocumentsbar.

9. Step7: Begin typingthe name of yourfile
sample.

10. Step 8: Notice that as you type, the contents of the folder are
filtered and the parts that match your search are highlighted.
Once you see the file that you are looking for you can stop
typing.
Step 9: If you are still unable to find your file in that folder,
you may want to expand your search.

11. Step 10:Scrollallthewaydownto thebottomofthe
SearchResultsList.UnderSearchAgainIn:thereare
fourchoicesforyoutoexpandyoursearch.Youcan
searchinLibraries,Computer,Custom,orInternet.

12. Note:OlderversionsofWindowshavetheirownSearchWindowthat
comesup.Youcanusethiswindowtonarrowtheparametersofyour
search.Forexample,youcanchooseafoldertosearchoratypeoffileto
lookfor.
o Click Libraries to search across every library.
o Click Computer to search across your entire computer. This is the way
to search for files that aren't indexed (such as system or program files).
However, be aware that the search will be slower.
o Click Custom to search specific locations.
o Click Internet to search online, using your default web browser and
your default search provider.