Win8 search function tutorial

Search is a part of how we can't use the operating system, and the search in Win8 has become extraordinarily powerful, because the search in Win8 has been upgraded to "global search". Today we will show you how to use Win8's search function.

The search button in Win8 disappears with the cancellation of the start menu. Now we need to slide the mouse to the lower right corner of the screen and lift it up, then find the search button on the Charm Bar. Of course, you can also find the search using the “Keys+X”” key combination, which can be found on the function menu that opens.

The search key is located in the Charm Bar

The function menu can also be searched

The following is the focus of this issue —— global search, the so-called global The ability to search for content on all computers, not just the original files and programs, but also search settings and other content.

When you type in the search box, we will find that you can switch between the "application”,“set>set> and “file” tags to switch to the specified label. Can search within the corresponding range.

Search Interface

The more important part of global search is the ability to search for in-app content in the app. For example, if we want to search for “QQ”, after typing “QQ” in the input box, we can also display the number of files in the “Apps”, “Settings” & “Settings” and “Files” file. Click the app icon below. Click “App Store” is to search for the keyword QQ app in the app store, click “news” to search for news related to QQ.

Searching for QQ in the app store

The global search app can also be adjusted to your liking, switch to the "Search” tab in “Change PC Settings> It's fine to turn off applications that don't want to appear in the search list.

Choose your own search application

The above is the whole content of Win8 search function. With Win8 global search, we can easily find any desired files and settings, and wait for us to upgrade. After Windows 8.1, the search will also provide Internet search capabilities.