want to never search folder names, only file names

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johnoh
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want to never search folder names, only file names

Post by johnoh »

Is it possible to only see files that match the search string, and not folders? I tried to set up an "*" exclude on folders only in tools>options>exclude but it did not seem to have an effect. Thanks.
void
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Re: want to never search folder names, only file names

Post by void »

I have implemented custom search filters and the search command file: for the next release of "Everything".

You might like to try this now with the latest alpha release of "Everything".
johnoh
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Re: want to never search folder names, only file names

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Thanks a lot that works fine. Is it possible to have it default to that behavior in order to avoid typing "file:" in?
void
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Re: want to never search folder names, only file names

Post by void »

You can make "Everything" never search folder names and only file names with custom search filters.

To make a custom search filter to search files only:
  • In "Everything", from the Tools menu, click Options.
  • Click the Filters tab.
  • Click New.
  • Set the Filter name to: Files only.
  • Click OK.
  • Make sure Files only is selected in the search filters list.
  • Set the search filter to: file:
  • Click OK.
To make "Everything" always search for files only with your custom filter:
  • In "Everything", from the Search menu, click Filter -> Files only.

To show all files and folders again:
  • In "Everything", from the Search menu, click Filter -> None.
johnoh
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Re: want to never search folder names, only file names

Post by johnoh »

thanks a lot, works like a charm
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