Windows 8

Using the search feature

Once you've used Windows 8 for a while, you'll start to have more and more files, such as music, photos, and documents. It may sometimes be difficult to find the exact file that you want. You may even have trouble finding a specific app, since Windows 8 has moved everything around. Luckily, there is a built-in search feature, which can help you find files, apps, or almost anything else on your computer.

To search from the Start screen:

• From the Start screen, type what you're looking for. Your search results will instantly appear below the search bar. A list of suggested web searches will appear below the results.
  
  Searching for a file

Using different search options

You can select different search options to help find specific files and settings. Just click the drop-down arrow above the search box, and then select the desired option:

• Select Settings or Files to search for a setting or file.
• Select Web images or Web videos to search the Web.
  Setting search options

Searching from the Desktop

If you're on the Desktop, you will first need to press the Windows key to switch to the Start screen, and then type what you're looking for.

Windows key

Searching on a tablet

If you're using a tablet without an attached keyboard, you can search by swiping in from the right and then selecting the Search charm. You can then type what you're looking for.

The Search charm