Searching Windows by File Type
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Although Windows defines the file type on the basis of the file extension, some types cover multiple extensions (e.g., "JPEG Image" covers .JPG and .JPEG), and others use extensions that are substrings of other extensions for unrelated types (e.g., "Markdown files" are .md, which is a substring of .mdb (an Access database) and .mdi (Microsoft Document Image file). If I want to search for "JPEG Image", or "Markdown file", and get only the required file types... how do I do it?
- Explorer, batch, or PowerShell solutions are acceptable.
- The ideal solution will work for both Windows 7 and Windows 10, but separate solutions for Windows 7 and Windows 10 are also acceptable.
- I would prefer not having to analyze and use explicit file extensions in the search.
windows search
asked May 16 '17 at 19:39
Jeff ZeitlinJeff Zeitlin
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Although Windows defines the file type on the basis of the file extension, some types cover multiple extensions (e.g., "JPEG Image" covers .JPG and .JPEG), and others use extensions that are substrings of other extensions for unrelated types (e.g., "Markdown files" are .md, which is a substring of .mdb (an Access database) and .mdi (Microsoft Document Image file). If I want to search for "JPEG Image", or "Markdown file", and get only the required file types... how do I do it?
- Explorer, batch, or PowerShell solutions are acceptable.
- The ideal solution will work for both Windows 7 and Windows 10, but separate solutions for Windows 7 and Windows 10 are also acceptable.
- I would prefer not having to analyze and use explicit file extensions in the search.
windows search
asked May 16 '17 at 19:39
Jeff ZeitlinJeff Zeitlin
1,512618
I'm unsure what you are asking. Are you trying to sort or search for files with a specific type? If you are trying to search for a specific type (Like.JPEG), why do you not wish to search by the extension?
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 19:47
1
Search, not sort; and searching by the extension in some cases will not get all of the files of the type (e.g.,.JPEGmisses the "JPEG Images" that are.JPG), and in other cases will get too many files (e.g.,.mdin the Explorer search box will get not only "Markdown files", but "Access database files" (.mdb)).
– Jeff Zeitlin
May 16 '17 at 19:49
For the case of.JPGand.JPEG, since they are both technically.JPEGfiles. You can search using explorer by typingtype:=.JPEGin the search box and it should find all .JPEG files, regardless of their extension
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 19:53
Nope.type:=.JPEGomits.JPG.
– Jeff Zeitlin
May 16 '17 at 19:55
Sorry, I mistyped. Givetype:.jpega try. I just tested it now and it returned both.jpgand.jpegfiles.
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:00
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Although Windows defines the file type on the basis of the file extension, some types cover multiple extensions (e.g., "JPEG Image" covers .JPG and .JPEG), and others use extensions that are substrings of other extensions for unrelated types (e.g., "Markdown files" are .md, which is a substring of .mdb (an Access database) and .mdi (Microsoft Document Image file). If I want to search for "JPEG Image", or "Markdown file", and get only the required file types... how do I do it?
- Explorer, batch, or PowerShell solutions are acceptable.
- The ideal solution will work for both Windows 7 and Windows 10, but separate solutions for Windows 7 and Windows 10 are also acceptable.
- I would prefer not having to analyze and use explicit file extensions in the search.
windows search
asked May 16 '17 at 19:39
Jeff ZeitlinJeff Zeitlin
1,512618
Although Windows defines the file type on the basis of the file extension, some types cover multiple extensions (e.g., "JPEG Image" covers .JPG and .JPEG), and others use extensions that are substrings of other extensions for unrelated types (e.g., "Markdown files" are .md, which is a substring of .mdb (an Access database) and .mdi (Microsoft Document Image file). If I want to search for "JPEG Image", or "Markdown file", and get only the required file types... how do I do it?
- Explorer, batch, or PowerShell solutions are acceptable.
- The ideal solution will work for both Windows 7 and Windows 10, but separate solutions for Windows 7 and Windows 10 are also acceptable.
- I would prefer not having to analyze and use explicit file extensions in the search.
windows search
windows search
asked May 16 '17 at 19:39
Jeff ZeitlinJeff Zeitlin
1,512618
asked May 16 '17 at 19:39
Jeff ZeitlinJeff Zeitlin
1,512618
asked May 16 '17 at 19:39
Jeff ZeitlinJeff Zeitlin
1,512618
asked May 16 '17 at 19:39
Jeff ZeitlinJeff Zeitlin
1,512618
asked May 16 '17 at 19:39
Jeff ZeitlinJeff Zeitlin
1,512618
1,512618
I'm unsure what you are asking. Are you trying to sort or search for files with a specific type? If you are trying to search for a specific type (Like.JPEG), why do you not wish to search by the extension?
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 19:47
1
Search, not sort; and searching by the extension in some cases will not get all of the files of the type (e.g.,.JPEGmisses the "JPEG Images" that are.JPG), and in other cases will get too many files (e.g.,.mdin the Explorer search box will get not only "Markdown files", but "Access database files" (.mdb)).
– Jeff Zeitlin
May 16 '17 at 19:49
For the case of.JPGand.JPEG, since they are both technically.JPEGfiles. You can search using explorer by typingtype:=.JPEGin the search box and it should find all .JPEG files, regardless of their extension
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 19:53
Nope.type:=.JPEGomits.JPG.
– Jeff Zeitlin
May 16 '17 at 19:55
Sorry, I mistyped. Givetype:.jpega try. I just tested it now and it returned both.jpgand.jpegfiles.
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:00
add a comment |
I'm unsure what you are asking. Are you trying to sort or search for files with a specific type? If you are trying to search for a specific type (Like.JPEG), why do you not wish to search by the extension?
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 19:47
1
Search, not sort; and searching by the extension in some cases will not get all of the files of the type (e.g.,.JPEGmisses the "JPEG Images" that are.JPG), and in other cases will get too many files (e.g.,.mdin the Explorer search box will get not only "Markdown files", but "Access database files" (.mdb)).
– Jeff Zeitlin
May 16 '17 at 19:49
For the case of.JPGand.JPEG, since they are both technically.JPEGfiles. You can search using explorer by typingtype:=.JPEGin the search box and it should find all .JPEG files, regardless of their extension
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 19:53
Nope.type:=.JPEGomits.JPG.
– Jeff Zeitlin
May 16 '17 at 19:55
Sorry, I mistyped. Givetype:.jpega try. I just tested it now and it returned both.jpgand.jpegfiles.
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:00
I'm unsure what you are asking. Are you trying to sort or search for files with a specific type? If you are trying to search for a specific type (Like
.JPEG), why do you not wish to search by the extension?– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 19:47
I'm unsure what you are asking. Are you trying to sort or search for files with a specific type? If you are trying to search for a specific type (Like
.JPEG), why do you not wish to search by the extension?– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 19:47
1
1
Search, not sort; and searching by the extension in some cases will not get all of the files of the type (e.g.,
.JPEG misses the "JPEG Images" that are .JPG), and in other cases will get too many files (e.g., .md in the Explorer search box will get not only "Markdown files", but "Access database files" (.mdb)).– Jeff Zeitlin
May 16 '17 at 19:49
Search, not sort; and searching by the extension in some cases will not get all of the files of the type (e.g.,
.JPEG misses the "JPEG Images" that are .JPG), and in other cases will get too many files (e.g., .md in the Explorer search box will get not only "Markdown files", but "Access database files" (.mdb)).– Jeff Zeitlin
May 16 '17 at 19:49
For the case of
.JPG and .JPEG, since they are both technically .JPEG files. You can search using explorer by typing type:=.JPEG in the search box and it should find all .JPEG files, regardless of their extension– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 19:53
For the case of
.JPG and .JPEG, since they are both technically .JPEG files. You can search using explorer by typing type:=.JPEG in the search box and it should find all .JPEG files, regardless of their extension– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 19:53
Nope.
type:=.JPEG omits .JPG.– Jeff Zeitlin
May 16 '17 at 19:55
Nope.
type:=.JPEG omits .JPG.– Jeff Zeitlin
May 16 '17 at 19:55
Sorry, I mistyped. Give
type:.jpeg a try. I just tested it now and it returned both .jpg and .jpeg files.– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:00
Sorry, I mistyped. Give
type:.jpeg a try. I just tested it now and it returned both .jpg and .jpeg files.– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:00
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A few things about Windows and the search function in the File Explorer:
- Windows doesn't know about mime-types such as "JPEG Image" or "Markdown file" (or their respective (sub-/super-)types
- The search is very powerful, if used correctly.
To answer your question:
To search for a specific extension (file type in Windows) use the search query:
- Search for all
.mdfiles and only those files (should be markdown files):type:".md"(remember the quotation marks, if you want an exact match) - Search for all images:
kind:=image(yes, you can search for this) - You can combine all filters and search terms how you like it.
More info and examples here: https://www.howtogeek.com/73065/learn-the-advanced-search-operators-in-windows-7/
answered May 16 '17 at 19:57
GiantTreeGiantTree
7131413
+1. Although you can search for some files regardless of the sub types. Not sure about all types, but some allow you to. Such as.JPEG, which will find all of the sub types such as.JPE .JPG .JFIFif you search withtype:.jpegAlso, it does not seem quotations are required, but return the same result.
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:15
@CheesusCrust the quotation marks are required when searching for an exact match. Otherwise.mdbfiles (like the OP stated) are found.
– GiantTree
May 16 '17 at 20:43
Ah, I see. I thought the OP meant to find more rather than less. Whoops! Thanks for sharing the link too.
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:44
The link doesn't really make it clear how to do what I needed - I'd actually found that link in my research - but between the answer and comments here, plus a bit of digging for information on Windows Search Advanced Query Syntax, I've been able to put together what I need. (Next step: see if I can figure out how to do it in PowerShell...)
– Jeff Zeitlin
May 17 '17 at 11:44
type:".md"did not work (false negatives - no matches) when I tried it on Windows 10 (in a folder with 11 .md files).
– Peter Mortensen
Aug 1 '18 at 14:00
add a comment |
0
To search in Windows using the "type:" syntax, you want to do
type:~ Note the tilde.
For example I wanted to find Word Documents, where if you're looking in explorer browser, the "Type" column will identify as "Microsoft Word Document", I used:
type:~"Microsoft Word Document"
The results returnd only Word Docs and even highlighted the text in the "Type" column.
I had tried repeatedly with type: and type:= to no avail, only the tilde ~ worked.
Hope this helps someone.
answered Jan 30 at 23:22
Mike DannyboyMike Dannyboy
305
Does this work for partial matches, and is it case-sensitive? For example, do I have to use "Microsoft Word Document", or is "word doc" going to be adequate (assuming that I don't have another application that calls itself "«something» Word")
– Jeff Zeitlin
Jan 31 at 12:12
In any search I've done anywhere the tilde has always meant partial match search or similar, so I'm going to say yes.
– Mike Dannyboy
Feb 1 at 13:43
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A few things about Windows and the search function in the File Explorer:
- Windows doesn't know about mime-types such as "JPEG Image" or "Markdown file" (or their respective (sub-/super-)types
- The search is very powerful, if used correctly.
To answer your question:
To search for a specific extension (file type in Windows) use the search query:
- Search for all
.mdfiles and only those files (should be markdown files):type:".md"(remember the quotation marks, if you want an exact match) - Search for all images:
kind:=image(yes, you can search for this) - You can combine all filters and search terms how you like it.
More info and examples here: https://www.howtogeek.com/73065/learn-the-advanced-search-operators-in-windows-7/
answered May 16 '17 at 19:57
GiantTreeGiantTree
7131413
+1. Although you can search for some files regardless of the sub types. Not sure about all types, but some allow you to. Such as.JPEG, which will find all of the sub types such as.JPE .JPG .JFIFif you search withtype:.jpegAlso, it does not seem quotations are required, but return the same result.
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:15
@CheesusCrust the quotation marks are required when searching for an exact match. Otherwise.mdbfiles (like the OP stated) are found.
– GiantTree
May 16 '17 at 20:43
Ah, I see. I thought the OP meant to find more rather than less. Whoops! Thanks for sharing the link too.
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:44
The link doesn't really make it clear how to do what I needed - I'd actually found that link in my research - but between the answer and comments here, plus a bit of digging for information on Windows Search Advanced Query Syntax, I've been able to put together what I need. (Next step: see if I can figure out how to do it in PowerShell...)
– Jeff Zeitlin
May 17 '17 at 11:44
type:".md"did not work (false negatives - no matches) when I tried it on Windows 10 (in a folder with 11 .md files).
– Peter Mortensen
Aug 1 '18 at 14:00
add a comment |
1
A few things about Windows and the search function in the File Explorer:
- Windows doesn't know about mime-types such as "JPEG Image" or "Markdown file" (or their respective (sub-/super-)types
- The search is very powerful, if used correctly.
To answer your question:
To search for a specific extension (file type in Windows) use the search query:
- Search for all
.mdfiles and only those files (should be markdown files):type:".md"(remember the quotation marks, if you want an exact match) - Search for all images:
kind:=image(yes, you can search for this) - You can combine all filters and search terms how you like it.
More info and examples here: https://www.howtogeek.com/73065/learn-the-advanced-search-operators-in-windows-7/
answered May 16 '17 at 19:57
GiantTreeGiantTree
7131413
+1. Although you can search for some files regardless of the sub types. Not sure about all types, but some allow you to. Such as.JPEG, which will find all of the sub types such as.JPE .JPG .JFIFif you search withtype:.jpegAlso, it does not seem quotations are required, but return the same result.
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:15
@CheesusCrust the quotation marks are required when searching for an exact match. Otherwise.mdbfiles (like the OP stated) are found.
– GiantTree
May 16 '17 at 20:43
Ah, I see. I thought the OP meant to find more rather than less. Whoops! Thanks for sharing the link too.
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:44
The link doesn't really make it clear how to do what I needed - I'd actually found that link in my research - but between the answer and comments here, plus a bit of digging for information on Windows Search Advanced Query Syntax, I've been able to put together what I need. (Next step: see if I can figure out how to do it in PowerShell...)
– Jeff Zeitlin
May 17 '17 at 11:44
type:".md"did not work (false negatives - no matches) when I tried it on Windows 10 (in a folder with 11 .md files).
– Peter Mortensen
Aug 1 '18 at 14:00
add a comment |
1
1
1
A few things about Windows and the search function in the File Explorer:
- Windows doesn't know about mime-types such as "JPEG Image" or "Markdown file" (or their respective (sub-/super-)types
- The search is very powerful, if used correctly.
To answer your question:
To search for a specific extension (file type in Windows) use the search query:
- Search for all
.mdfiles and only those files (should be markdown files):type:".md"(remember the quotation marks, if you want an exact match) - Search for all images:
kind:=image(yes, you can search for this) - You can combine all filters and search terms how you like it.
More info and examples here: https://www.howtogeek.com/73065/learn-the-advanced-search-operators-in-windows-7/
answered May 16 '17 at 19:57
GiantTreeGiantTree
7131413
A few things about Windows and the search function in the File Explorer:
- Windows doesn't know about mime-types such as "JPEG Image" or "Markdown file" (or their respective (sub-/super-)types
- The search is very powerful, if used correctly.
To answer your question:
To search for a specific extension (file type in Windows) use the search query:
- Search for all
.mdfiles and only those files (should be markdown files):type:".md"(remember the quotation marks, if you want an exact match) - Search for all images:
kind:=image(yes, you can search for this) - You can combine all filters and search terms how you like it.
More info and examples here: https://www.howtogeek.com/73065/learn-the-advanced-search-operators-in-windows-7/
answered May 16 '17 at 19:57
GiantTreeGiantTree
7131413
edited May 16 '17 at 20:44
answered May 16 '17 at 19:57
GiantTreeGiantTree
7131413
answered May 16 '17 at 19:57
GiantTreeGiantTree
7131413
answered May 16 '17 at 19:57
GiantTreeGiantTree
7131413
7131413
+1. Although you can search for some files regardless of the sub types. Not sure about all types, but some allow you to. Such as.JPEG, which will find all of the sub types such as.JPE .JPG .JFIFif you search withtype:.jpegAlso, it does not seem quotations are required, but return the same result.
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:15
@CheesusCrust the quotation marks are required when searching for an exact match. Otherwise.mdbfiles (like the OP stated) are found.
– GiantTree
May 16 '17 at 20:43
Ah, I see. I thought the OP meant to find more rather than less. Whoops! Thanks for sharing the link too.
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:44
The link doesn't really make it clear how to do what I needed - I'd actually found that link in my research - but between the answer and comments here, plus a bit of digging for information on Windows Search Advanced Query Syntax, I've been able to put together what I need. (Next step: see if I can figure out how to do it in PowerShell...)
– Jeff Zeitlin
May 17 '17 at 11:44
type:".md"did not work (false negatives - no matches) when I tried it on Windows 10 (in a folder with 11 .md files).
– Peter Mortensen
Aug 1 '18 at 14:00
add a comment |
+1. Although you can search for some files regardless of the sub types. Not sure about all types, but some allow you to. Such as.JPEG, which will find all of the sub types such as.JPE .JPG .JFIFif you search withtype:.jpegAlso, it does not seem quotations are required, but return the same result.
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:15
@CheesusCrust the quotation marks are required when searching for an exact match. Otherwise.mdbfiles (like the OP stated) are found.
– GiantTree
May 16 '17 at 20:43
Ah, I see. I thought the OP meant to find more rather than less. Whoops! Thanks for sharing the link too.
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:44
The link doesn't really make it clear how to do what I needed - I'd actually found that link in my research - but between the answer and comments here, plus a bit of digging for information on Windows Search Advanced Query Syntax, I've been able to put together what I need. (Next step: see if I can figure out how to do it in PowerShell...)
– Jeff Zeitlin
May 17 '17 at 11:44
type:".md"did not work (false negatives - no matches) when I tried it on Windows 10 (in a folder with 11 .md files).
– Peter Mortensen
Aug 1 '18 at 14:00
+1. Although you can search for some files regardless of the sub types. Not sure about all types, but some allow you to. Such as
.JPEG, which will find all of the sub types such as .JPE .JPG .JFIF if you search with type:.jpeg Also, it does not seem quotations are required, but return the same result.– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:15
+1. Although you can search for some files regardless of the sub types. Not sure about all types, but some allow you to. Such as
.JPEG, which will find all of the sub types such as .JPE .JPG .JFIF if you search with type:.jpeg Also, it does not seem quotations are required, but return the same result.– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:15
@CheesusCrust the quotation marks are required when searching for an exact match. Otherwise
.mdb files (like the OP stated) are found.– GiantTree
May 16 '17 at 20:43
@CheesusCrust the quotation marks are required when searching for an exact match. Otherwise
.mdb files (like the OP stated) are found.– GiantTree
May 16 '17 at 20:43
Ah, I see. I thought the OP meant to find more rather than less. Whoops! Thanks for sharing the link too.
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:44
Ah, I see. I thought the OP meant to find more rather than less. Whoops! Thanks for sharing the link too.
– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:44
The link doesn't really make it clear how to do what I needed - I'd actually found that link in my research - but between the answer and comments here, plus a bit of digging for information on Windows Search Advanced Query Syntax, I've been able to put together what I need. (Next step: see if I can figure out how to do it in PowerShell...)
– Jeff Zeitlin
May 17 '17 at 11:44
The link doesn't really make it clear how to do what I needed - I'd actually found that link in my research - but between the answer and comments here, plus a bit of digging for information on Windows Search Advanced Query Syntax, I've been able to put together what I need. (Next step: see if I can figure out how to do it in PowerShell...)
– Jeff Zeitlin
May 17 '17 at 11:44
type:".md" did not work (false negatives - no matches) when I tried it on Windows 10 (in a folder with 11 .md files).– Peter Mortensen
Aug 1 '18 at 14:00
type:".md" did not work (false negatives - no matches) when I tried it on Windows 10 (in a folder with 11 .md files).– Peter Mortensen
Aug 1 '18 at 14:00
add a comment |
0
To search in Windows using the "type:" syntax, you want to do
type:~ Note the tilde.
For example I wanted to find Word Documents, where if you're looking in explorer browser, the "Type" column will identify as "Microsoft Word Document", I used:
type:~"Microsoft Word Document"
The results returnd only Word Docs and even highlighted the text in the "Type" column.
I had tried repeatedly with type: and type:= to no avail, only the tilde ~ worked.
Hope this helps someone.
answered Jan 30 at 23:22
Mike DannyboyMike Dannyboy
305
Does this work for partial matches, and is it case-sensitive? For example, do I have to use "Microsoft Word Document", or is "word doc" going to be adequate (assuming that I don't have another application that calls itself "«something» Word")
– Jeff Zeitlin
Jan 31 at 12:12
In any search I've done anywhere the tilde has always meant partial match search or similar, so I'm going to say yes.
– Mike Dannyboy
Feb 1 at 13:43
add a comment |
0
To search in Windows using the "type:" syntax, you want to do
type:~ Note the tilde.
For example I wanted to find Word Documents, where if you're looking in explorer browser, the "Type" column will identify as "Microsoft Word Document", I used:
type:~"Microsoft Word Document"
The results returnd only Word Docs and even highlighted the text in the "Type" column.
I had tried repeatedly with type: and type:= to no avail, only the tilde ~ worked.
Hope this helps someone.
answered Jan 30 at 23:22
Mike DannyboyMike Dannyboy
305
Does this work for partial matches, and is it case-sensitive? For example, do I have to use "Microsoft Word Document", or is "word doc" going to be adequate (assuming that I don't have another application that calls itself "«something» Word")
– Jeff Zeitlin
Jan 31 at 12:12
In any search I've done anywhere the tilde has always meant partial match search or similar, so I'm going to say yes.
– Mike Dannyboy
Feb 1 at 13:43
add a comment |
0
0
0
To search in Windows using the "type:" syntax, you want to do
type:~ Note the tilde.
For example I wanted to find Word Documents, where if you're looking in explorer browser, the "Type" column will identify as "Microsoft Word Document", I used:
type:~"Microsoft Word Document"
The results returnd only Word Docs and even highlighted the text in the "Type" column.
I had tried repeatedly with type: and type:= to no avail, only the tilde ~ worked.
Hope this helps someone.
answered Jan 30 at 23:22
Mike DannyboyMike Dannyboy
305
To search in Windows using the "type:" syntax, you want to do
type:~ Note the tilde.
For example I wanted to find Word Documents, where if you're looking in explorer browser, the "Type" column will identify as "Microsoft Word Document", I used:
type:~"Microsoft Word Document"
The results returnd only Word Docs and even highlighted the text in the "Type" column.
I had tried repeatedly with type: and type:= to no avail, only the tilde ~ worked.
Hope this helps someone.
answered Jan 30 at 23:22
Mike DannyboyMike Dannyboy
305
answered Jan 30 at 23:22
Mike DannyboyMike Dannyboy
305
answered Jan 30 at 23:22
Mike DannyboyMike Dannyboy
305
answered Jan 30 at 23:22
Mike DannyboyMike Dannyboy
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Does this work for partial matches, and is it case-sensitive? For example, do I have to use "Microsoft Word Document", or is "word doc" going to be adequate (assuming that I don't have another application that calls itself "«something» Word")
– Jeff Zeitlin
Jan 31 at 12:12
In any search I've done anywhere the tilde has always meant partial match search or similar, so I'm going to say yes.
– Mike Dannyboy
Feb 1 at 13:43
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Does this work for partial matches, and is it case-sensitive? For example, do I have to use "Microsoft Word Document", or is "word doc" going to be adequate (assuming that I don't have another application that calls itself "«something» Word")
– Jeff Zeitlin
Jan 31 at 12:12
In any search I've done anywhere the tilde has always meant partial match search or similar, so I'm going to say yes.
– Mike Dannyboy
Feb 1 at 13:43
Does this work for partial matches, and is it case-sensitive? For example, do I have to use "Microsoft Word Document", or is "word doc" going to be adequate (assuming that I don't have another application that calls itself "«something» Word")
– Jeff Zeitlin
Jan 31 at 12:12
Does this work for partial matches, and is it case-sensitive? For example, do I have to use "Microsoft Word Document", or is "word doc" going to be adequate (assuming that I don't have another application that calls itself "«something» Word")
– Jeff Zeitlin
Jan 31 at 12:12
In any search I've done anywhere the tilde has always meant partial match search or similar, so I'm going to say yes.
– Mike Dannyboy
Feb 1 at 13:43
In any search I've done anywhere the tilde has always meant partial match search or similar, so I'm going to say yes.
– Mike Dannyboy
Feb 1 at 13:43
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I'm unsure what you are asking. Are you trying to sort or search for files with a specific type? If you are trying to search for a specific type (Like
.JPEG), why do you not wish to search by the extension?– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 19:47
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Search, not sort; and searching by the extension in some cases will not get all of the files of the type (e.g.,
.JPEGmisses the "JPEG Images" that are.JPG), and in other cases will get too many files (e.g.,.mdin the Explorer search box will get not only "Markdown files", but "Access database files" (.mdb)).– Jeff Zeitlin
May 16 '17 at 19:49
For the case of
.JPGand.JPEG, since they are both technically.JPEGfiles. You can search using explorer by typingtype:=.JPEGin the search box and it should find all .JPEG files, regardless of their extension– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 19:53
Nope.
type:=.JPEGomits.JPG.– Jeff Zeitlin
May 16 '17 at 19:55
Sorry, I mistyped. Give
type:.jpega try. I just tested it now and it returned both.jpgand.jpegfiles.– Cheesus Crust
May 16 '17 at 20:00