1. Program Search
Start Menu Search is the most familiar to everyone, which is probably related to Microsoft's always setting the search box here. Compared with the standard search tool, the start menu search is more inclined to look up the program, control panel, Win7 gadget, that is, when we need a control panel item, do not have to go to the panel layer to find it, enter it into the start menu This is the easiest way.
Figure 1 Start menu search results
In addition, the start menu can also directly search for files, but only for files added to the index. In other words, here is a streamlined search bar that provides the most comprehensive variety possible, but not enhanced on a particular search. At the same time, the Start menu will also categorize the results by default, allowing users to click “View more results> to see the full list. The search results can also be changed in real time according to the keyword. For example, if you enter a “3” on the previous basis, the search results will be more accurate.
Figure 2 Instant Search
2. Program Run
In addition to being used as a search tool, the Start menu can also be used as a run box. For example, we can input some common commands like Ping, or It is also very convenient to use it to find and launch a Win7 gadget (supporting Chinese and English).
Figure 3 can be used as "running bar" using
3. File Search
Compared to the start menu search, the purpose of the window search bar is more clear, that is to search the current location (including the child All files under the folder). Compared with the start menu search, the window search bar has a distinct difference, that is, the keyword position is highlighted (highlighted) in the result list. With this function, we can find the match more intuitively. At the same time, Win7 search also supports file content search, which is also evident from the figure.
Figure 4 File search bar
Unlike the start menu search, window search can find files that are not included in the index range, but the speed is slightly slower.
4. Narrow the search
If you feel search The results are too numerous, so you can use filters to narrow the scope. In general, the "library" filter is rich, and the range of options includes "author" "author", "type", "modified date", "size"size","name”, “album”,"artist”,"photographing date", "folder path", "grouping" The method of use is relatively simple, just click on the filter and enter the appropriate conditions. But if it's just a normal folder, then only the "edit date" and "size" are optional!
Figure 5 narrowing the scope by filter
In addition to the filter, search The column also supports some special operators, such as “+”,“space”,“or”,“NOT” or“>” (or “<”). For example, “+” (such as “a+b”) means searching for files that are linked to a and b. "Space" is a file containing a and b, “or” A file that includes both a and b, “NOT” is a file containing a but not b, <;>” (or “<”) is a file with a condition greater or less than a certain value ( For example, "size" 300k”), in short, we can combine any number of search conditions (ie, combined search) by operators, or as a deepening of the filter.
Figure 6 Operators
5. Expanding the search
In addition to narrowing the scope with filters, we sometimes expand the scope of the search. The so-called "fuzzy search" is such an application. To achieve "blurred search", it is generally necessary to pass wildcards, and the symbols are also known to everyone, that is, “*” and “?”. Where “*” represents any number of arbitrary characters, the simplest example is to search all MP3 files (using “*.mp3”), and “?” represents only one letter in a certain position (or The number), such as "windows? file" can be used to find & ldquo; windows7file & rdquo; and & ldquo; windows8file & rdquo;.
Figure 7 Wildcard Search
6. Preview is also a search
In addition to the above search, we often overlook another auxiliary function —— file preview. Generally speaking, you can get used to using file names to distinguish between different files (so-called search is based on a file name), but when some file names do not reflect the contents of the file (such as a group of pictures with similar names), The meaning of the above search is not great. At this time, we may click on the preview panel switch at the far right of the toolbar, and then click on the corresponding file after launching. At this time, the content of the image and the document (except for encryption) can be seen at a glance.
Figure 8 Preview "look & rdquo; effect
7. Find can also be classified
Generally speaking, look up, we will directly think of the first few, but few people will pay attention The famous hall inside the window. In fact, in the resource management window of Win7, there is also a very convenient "lookup" function, which we call "grouping by".
This approach has neither file name features nor content features (previews), but rather depends on other properties. Then we can right-click the mouse and distinguish it by the grouping by rdquo;. The grouped data can be automatically changed according to the file type. For example, the document file is the “name”, “, date”, “type”, “and size”, “and” flag, and the song file will become “ld”. Artists participating in the creation & rdquo;, & nbsp; albums & rdquo;, " name & rdquo;, & ldquo; title & rdquo; and so on.
Figure 10 Custom Property Collections
In addition to these general properties, we can also match the property collection by the “More ……” buttons below the menu, such as “Camera&rdquo ;, & ldquo; focal length & rdquo;, & ldquo; white balance & rdquo; of course, the premise is that your file preferably has these attributes.
Figure 11 Drop-down menu screen display
In addition, we can also select a group of classification modes through the title bar drop-down arrow. The effect is similar to the grouping by rdquo; but the unselected files will no longer be displayed, temporarily entering the hidden state, belonging to a filtered display. In addition, "date", "type", etc. can also be used for such screening.
8. The most user-friendly "natural language search"
This feature is estimated that many people have not noticed, that is, in the folder option "search" & rdquo; & rarr; & ldquo; search method & rdquo; Under the panel, there is a “Use natural language search” function. So what does this mean? We do the following small experiment.
Figure 12 "Use natural language search" option
For example, if you want to find some articles written by Jim, including ""win8” keywords, of course, there are a lot of them, we need to find it by means of search. ? So how can you check it very simple, with the knowledge just learned, we can fill in keywords & ldquo in the upper right corner of the window; win8 & rdquo ;, then by means of adding filters, narrow your search to & ldquo; Author: jim & rdquo; . However, if the natural language search is turned on, the whole operation becomes much simpler, and directly enter the “jim”win8 author jim” Of course, the same example can also be used in the "mail today" & rdquo;, & ldquo; document this year & rdquo; and other searches.
Figure 13 Natural language search example
9. Search can also "save"
In addition, search can also save, of course, Win7 will not be stupid enough to just save the search results there, like this What is the difference between copying files and files? In fact, Win7 saves only one search keyword, so the result can be changed at any time. This means that when a new file is added, the saved search can also be found. Needless to say, this feature can help you a lot of time!
Figure 14 Save the search
Postscript
In Windows 7, search can be said to be a soul module throughout. It is precisely because of the fast search throughout the operating system that file search and management has entered a new era. Don't look at the cold strips in front of us, but there are a lot of deep meaning behind the strips. After understanding and familiarizing with these search techniques, you will be able to make your use more effective!