How to search for Word files in Windows xp





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This guide is part of the Windows xp series



Make: Microsoft

Model / Product: Windows

Version: XP Service Pack 3

Objective / Info: Search for all Microsoft Office Word files on a computer running Windows XP.


1
Click on the "Start" button.

2
Click the "Search" icon.

3
Type "*.doc" into the Filename column on the left.
  Note : The "*" tells windows to search for any file name and the ".doc" tells windows to search for any Word document.

4
After sometime, depending upon the number of files on your computer, the results should be returned showing from left to right, the middle pane should show a list of all of the Word files found, the total number on of Word files found on the top right and a preview of the files on the far right pane beneath the total.
  Note : Double click on any file to open it. Also note that the location of the file is available on the last column of the middle pane.

5
This task should now be complete. If not, review and repeat the steps as needed. Submit any questions using the section at the bottom of this page.

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