Search and Cortana were tangled up in the initial days of Windows 10 release.
But do you know how to search in Windows 10?
Its lot different than the previous versions of Windows.
you’re able to customize the way search looks.
By default, you have long search bar on your taskbar.
To find files on your box on Windows 10, simply start typing in the search box.
it’s possible for you to see a preview of the icon and other parameters for that app.
In addition to that, there are other suggestions to your search keyword or string or topic or phrase.
you’re able to do search of the web for the same text string.
This will open Bing search results by default.
Another suggestion is for options.
You get different search results like Xbox Live controls, Game bar controller controls etc.
The web search results show Xbox console and Xbox 360 product as the best search results.
It also shows overview and people also search for tabs on the right-hand side of the search app.
How to Manage Search from Taskbar
Two types of views are available.
By default you see the search box.
But if you want to change it, you’re free to do the following.
It is divided into several tabs of the above items.
By default, it will show top apps, recent activities and quick searches.
you’re able to manage in timeline of your history of recent activities.
Options available for that app are shown on the right hand side.
The Documents tab can be used to search the local office files on your pc or laptop.
When I search for hybrid cloud using this option, I found a txt file as the best match.
When I search for windows update using theSettingstab of search, the result is Windows Update system setting.
you’re free to open this setting by clicking it or using the open link.
You cant filter your file search results based on size, date, file key in etc.
This was previously possible in classic search of Windows 7.
This feature is little hidden in Windows 10.
You have to follow round-about process.
Instead of using search bar, you have to use theFile Explorer.
you could pop launch the same from the search app or box.
Note: Press theWinkey and bang out for Show hidden and punch Show hidden files and folder.
In the pop-up, choose View tab.
you’ve got the option to find that option.
and many other items.
This classification is based on file size.
For example, large file size are classified with size between 128MB and 1GB.
Other propertiesfilter includes items like punch in, name, folder path and tags.
UsingAdvanced Optionsyou can change indexed locations.
In non-indexed locations, search can be based on file contents, system files, zipped folders.
Recent searchescan also be seen.
it’s possible for you to alsosave searchto a file.
When I key in Samsung galaxy 8 a best match shows details of that smart phone.
I can preview the phone model with star ratings.
I also see the price and specifications.
If you want see more results, you could open them in online window.
This will open Bing search results for that keyword in Microsoft Edge by default.
In Windows parameters, you see separate items for Cortana and Search from 1903 version onwards.
In previous versions like 1803, 1709 search setting was not available.
you’re free to also modify the search options of web preview results.
you’re able to moderate adult content.
This way, search can be handled for different user roles of kids or adults.
it’s possible for you to enable cloud search for your different accounts.
Similarly you might search contacts and people of your personal work or school account.
There are two modes here.
