Windows 10: Search only searching contents in PDF files

Discus and support Search only searching contents in PDF files in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello, lately when I use File Explorer to search the contents of my Word documents, the search is not yielding any results apart from PDF files. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by tlmadrid777, Apr 11, 2021.

  1. TLMADRID777
    tlmadrid777 Win User

    Search only searching contents in PDF files


    Hello, lately when I use File Explorer to search the contents of my Word documents, the search is not yielding any results apart from PDF files. I have tried every fix and update I have seen in the community and it has not fixed the problem. I'm running Windows 10 and this just started occurring recently - although I can't give an exact time when I noticed. I use a lot of information from previous reports I have written and the search not working is causing me to lose a LOT of time trying to find the language I need. Help!!

    :)
     
    tlmadrid777, Apr 11, 2021
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  2. EBOLAMONKEY3
    ebolamonkey3 Win User

    Searching in PDF?

    Hey guys, I need to look up a large list of data from a PDF file, basically just to check if each entry of the list is in the pdf. Is there some way to do this without having to check one by one?
     
    ebolamonkey3, Apr 11, 2021
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  3. GERARD QUI
    Gerard Qui Win User
    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.
     
    Gerard Qui, Apr 11, 2021
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  4. SAM9
    sam9 Win User

    Search only searching contents in PDF files

    windows search not able to search content of pdf when search more

    Windows search is not able to search the content of pdf files when searching more than 4 digit number. I have pdf files in a folder when I try to search a content eg 7349, it shows the files which are having this number but if I increase the digits to one more e.g 73495, the result is blank. I have already indexed these files. There is no problem if text files are searched. Please advise.

    I am not searching in open files. I am searching the folder of pdf files.

    Add_ It is a domain pc. Is it possible that it could be some policy.
     
    sam9, Apr 11, 2021
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