File Indexing

Through indexing, Universal Search can remember folders and their contained files to provide precise and prompt search results.

To index folders:

Indexing a folder allows you to find its contained files by filename. If a folder is not indexed, you cannot search its files.

  1. Click Preferences (the cogwheel icon) on the upper right corner.
  2. Go to File Indexing and click Indexed Folder List for the managements below:
  3. Click OK to start indexing.
  4. You can find Indexing Status (the floating magnifying glass icon) on the taskbar to know the status and to delay/resume indexing.

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To index files by type:

Indexing files by type allows you to find them by file content (e.g. text and metadata).

  1. Click Preferences (the cogwheel icon) on the upper right corner.
  2. Go to File Indexing and click Indexed Folder List.
  3. Do either below:
  4. Click OK.

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