Question about searching content using the ext: parameter
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:57 pm
I created a Word .docx file and put "voidtools forums" in the content. It found the file instantly when I did a content search and I didn't even have to use ext:docx in the search parameters.
As soon as I renamed the file with the .doc extension, the file was not found unless I used ext:doc in the search parameters.
Why does the ext: parameter need to be used for one extension and not another?
Also, since the renamed .docx file is not truly a .doc file, it seems like Everything is only looking at the file extension and not the actual file type. Is that true?
Last, is there a way to tell Everything look at all files when doing a content search, regardless of the extension?
Thanks
As soon as I renamed the file with the .doc extension, the file was not found unless I used ext:doc in the search parameters.
Why does the ext: parameter need to be used for one extension and not another?
Also, since the renamed .docx file is not truly a .doc file, it seems like Everything is only looking at the file extension and not the actual file type. Is that true?
Last, is there a way to tell Everything look at all files when doing a content search, regardless of the extension?
Thanks