Windows 10: syntax for searching for text within a particular file type

Discus and support syntax for searching for text within a particular file type in Cortana to solve the problem; Hello. I want to find specific text within a file type with extension .RSpecifically, for exampleI tried a search like this:NCNA.tib ext:"R" and the... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by onyourmark2021, Aug 28, 2021.

  1. ONYOURMARK2021
    onyourmark2021 Win User

    syntax for searching for text within a particular file type


    Hello. I want to find specific text within a file type with extension .RSpecifically, for exampleI tried a search like this:NCNA.tib ext:"R" and the resulting file does not show upa search like ext:"R" works and brings up all the R filesFurther, if I click on one of those files, I can find the text NCNA.tibNote, in Folder Options, the option Always search file names and contents is selected.In terms of Indexing Options, the specified drive Google Drive is included. Indexing is reported as complete.How should this file be indexed is set to Index Properties and File Contents and R is included

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    onyourmark2021, Aug 28, 2021
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  2. KEITHM
    KeithM Win User

    Search syntax for "folders containing specific file types" ??

    The closest you'll get in Explorer (AFAIK) would be to:
    1. Search for desired file type (kind:=picture)
    2. Add Folder Path column to Search Results
    3. Group results on Folder Path
    4. Collapse all groups

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    In PowerShell, you could use:

    Code:
     
    KeithM, Aug 28, 2021
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  3. PJFARR
    pjfarr Win User
    Search syntax for "folders containing specific file types" ??

    Thanks Lance. Most of that I know already. I was asking for syntax to specifically find folders containing a certain file type i.e. photos.

    For instance a search string that would in effect request: "List all folders on drive D containing photos" or "List all folders on drive D containing videos" and have just the folders containing those files, not the files themselves, listed in the results.
     
    pjfarr, Aug 28, 2021
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  4. PJFARR
    pjfarr Win User

    syntax for searching for text within a particular file type

    Search syntax for "folders containing specific file types" ??

    Does anyone know if there is a syntax for finding all folders containing certain types of files? Like if I wanted to find every folder on my D drive containing photos (and have just the folders listed in the search results.) Or find every folder containing ebooks, whatever. How would I do this?

    Thanks!
     
    pjfarr, Aug 28, 2021
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