Windows 10: search file explorer for text inside of a spreadsheet

I have a folder which contains spreadsheets from my vendor. Each one has a list of invoices for a period of time.


I'm trying to search the folder using file explorer for a specific invoice number but there are no search results. To rule out the possibility that the record doesnt exist because I didn't save that spreadsheet. I opened one and searched for a record which I know exists but it still said "No items match your search".


Also just in case it had anything to do with the search not working, I disabled protected view for files from the internet and potentially unsafe locations


https://medium.com/lets-excel/microsoft-excel-how-to-disable-protected-view-in-ms-excel-ae01a0c5405b#:~:text=%20Steps%20to%20Disable%20Protected%20View%20%201,%E2%80%9CFile%E2%80%9D%20menu%20option%202%20Select%20%E2%80%9COptions%E2%80%9D%20More%20


However I don't know if it needs time to reindex, or how to force a reindex.



[Moved from Excel / Windows 10 / Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 365 Business]

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File Explorer Search Not Working


I am trying to search in File Explorer (Windows Explorer, My Computer) and it will not find anything. I can copy text from a name in the list and paste it in the search box and it still finds nothing. I have looked at the suggestions that have been posted and nothing I find that is relative to this works. Anyone have any suggestions? I am running Win 10 Pro on an I3 coustom desktop computer.

 

setting default view for Winodws Explorer Search Reasults

Thank you for the detailed response. To change the search result's view from content to list, we suggest following the steps below:

• Open the File Explorer and try to search for files.
• In the toolbar, open the View tab and click List
  to change the view.
• Once changed, close the File Explorer.
• Open the File Explorer again and try to search to see if the setting has been retained.

After performing the steps above, reply back to us so we can provide additional help.

 

Search for Missing files in File Explorer

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand that you are looking for a file named “Class” with the length of the file. However, currently File Explorer doesn’t have the option to search the files using the length.

You can follow the steps mentioned below to search for a file in File Explorer using the Size, Kind of file and other options.

1. Press and hold Windows key + E to open
   File Explorer.
   
2. Click on This PC on the left pane.
   
3. Press F3 key to open Search options.
   
4. You can select the Size,
   Kind of file and other options and then, search for the file.
   

Hope it helps.

Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator