To quickly find related files in a folder, categorize each file by applying a tag.

Then, search the folder for a specific tag to find documents with that tag.

Here’s how to add tags to a Microsoft Word document:

Go toFile>Save As.

File screen in Word with the Save As option highlighted

In Word 2010, skip this step.

Choose where to save the document and enter a name for the file.

In theTagstext box, enter the desired keywords.

Save As screen in Word with the Browse option highlighted

Word automatically places a semi-colon at the end so you could add multiple tags.

Word might recommend tags as you throw in.

Select an autosuggestion, if one matches your needs, and use your custom tags.

Save window in Word with the Tags field highlighted

Here’s how:

Open Windows Explorer and find the Word document.

Right-smack the file and chooseProperties.

In theTagstext box, enter the keywords.

Options menu on a Word document with the Properties option highlighted

SelectOKto save the tags and end the dialog box.

Right-poke the file, then chooseProperties.

SelectRemove Properties and Personal Information.

Properties window in Windows with the Details tab highlighted

SelectRemove the following properties from this file.

SelectOKto save the changes and terminate the dialog box.

Properties window in Windows with the Tags field highlighted

Properties window in Windows with the OK button highlighted

Details tab in Properties with the Remove Properties and Personal Information option highlighted

Remove Properties window with the “Remove the following properties from this file” option highlighted

Remove Properties window with the Tags option highlighted

Remove Properties window with the OK button highlighted