Find In Files Searches

Find In Files and Find And Replace represent the most advanced search-and-replace functionality in the editor. This section covers the ins and outs of using these searches, while providing tips for associated features, such as the Find Results window.

Find In Files

Find In Files has the most options and will search the broadest scope, including files located on your computer that live outside the solution.

Tip 3.12: How to find in files

Press Ctrl+Shift+F to bring up the Find In Files window.

Tip 3.12: How to find in files

Additionally, you can type in text in the Find combo box and click the Find In Files icon to the left of it, as shown here:

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