Windows 10: Can Windows Search search for content in Office documents?

Is it possible to search for example a specific text inside one of my excel documents from my Windows Search?

Like if I enter a text in search it will show an excel document that has that text inside one of Excell cells.

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Search Content of MHT files

Hi David,

Most probably, this is a problem with the search and indexing of your Windows 10 computer. For us to provide the best resolution possible, we would like to clarify the following:

• Are you trying to search the content of MHT files using Cortana?
• Have you tried searching it using the File Explorer?
• Are you using a third-party app to search for the content of MHT files?

As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest that you run the troubleshooter for search and indexing. To run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter, follow these steps:

• Click the Start button and select the Settings
  icon.
• Choose Update & Security from the list.
• Click Troubleshoot in the left pane of the window.
• Under Find and fix other problems.
• Select Search and Indexing and click Run the troubleshooter.

We'll keep an eye out for your response.

 

document search in microsoft office is not working

Hi Ladonna,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting your query.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you to fix the issue.

To assist you better, please provide us more information.

• 
  When you say ‘’ type a keyword into the search bar on the upper right’’ where exactly are you searching the document on the outlook or Windows search bar?
  
• 
  Are you facing this issue while searching for other files other than office documents as well?
  

Awaiting your response for further assistance.

 

document search

I too rely on searching for text snippets within pdf documents. Before Windows 8 you needed to install an extension (called an iFilter) to do this - I used the Adobe and then (at the time faster) Foxit filters to search for text strings in pdf.

In Windows 8 or 10 there is no need for these old programs any more - just make sure the "Index Properties and File Contents" is selected and use the default Reader Search Handler.





It works perfectly well.