Windows 10: Searching for files with spaces in names in File Explorer

Discus and support Searching for files with spaces in names in File Explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; In File Explorer, how to search for any filename with a space before the period? * .* doesn't work -- returns all files.More generally, where are the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by KevinManuele, Jan 8, 2024.

  1. KEVINMANUELE
    KevinManuele Win User

    Searching for files with spaces in names in File Explorer


    In File Explorer, how to search for any filename with a space before the period? * .* doesn't work -- returns all files.More generally, where are the syntax and other rules for searching in File Explorer?thanksK

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    KevinManuele, Jan 8, 2024
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  2. MAESTRO2711
    Maestro2711 Win User

    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.
     
    Maestro2711, Jan 8, 2024
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  3. WILLIAMHORNER
    WilliamHorner Win User
    In Windows 11 File Explorer, while searching for file name the spaces keep being deleted.

    In Windows 11 File Explorer, while searching for a file name the spaces keep being deleted.

    Example searching for "New Home 2023" the space or spaces are being removed "New Home2023"

    It is not doing it 100% of the time. But most of the time.

    I have already done the following:

    • Restarted computer (multiply times)
    • Updated, Dell and Windows
    • Updated my Logitech Keyboard
    • Rebuilt index
    • Ran both the DISM and SFC Tools
    Not sure if there are other settings? I am not having any luck with this and its extremely frustrating.
     
    WilliamHorner, Jan 8, 2024
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  4. NIKHAR_K
    Nikhar_K Win User

    Searching for files with spaces in names in File Explorer

    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
     
    Nikhar_K, Jan 8, 2024
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