Beginning Windows 10: Do More with Your PC

APPENDIX C

Advanced Query Syntax for Search

In addition to the search methods that I discussed in Chapter 5, there is a large volume of Advanced Query Syntax options that you can use when searching (especially for files) in Windows 10. These options are available both at the Start screen and in File Explorer.

Data Store Location

Table C-1. Data Store Location

Restrict Search by Data Store	Use	Example
Desktop	desktop	Gilbert store:desktop
Files	files	Mike store:files
Outlook	outlook	Jed store:outlook
A specific folder	foldername or in	foldername:MyDocuments or in:MyVideos

Common File Kinds

Table C-2. Common File Types

Restrict Search by File Type ...