Friday, April 13, 2012

Advanced Query Syntax


…”The Advanced Query Syntax (AQS) is used by WDS to help users and programmers better define and narrow their searches. Using AQS is an easy way to narrow searches and deliver better result sets. Searches can be narrowed by the following parameters:
  • File kinds: folders, documents, presentations, pictures and so on.
  • File stores: specific databases and locations.
  • File properties: size, date, title and so on.
  • File contents: keywords like "project deliverables," "AQS," "blue suede shoes," and so on.
Furthermore, search parameters can be combined using search operators. The remainder of this section explains the query syntax, the parameters and operators, and how they can be combined to offer targeted search results. The tables describe the syntax to use with WDS, as well as the properties that can be queried for each file kind displayed in the Windows Desktop Search results window.”…

How to enable  Advanced Query Syntax search:
  • Go to  Windows Explorer.
  • Click menu “Organize”.
  • Click “Folder And Search Options”.
  • Click “Search” tab.
  • Check “Use Natural Language Search”
Using Advanced Query Syntax To Find Files in Windows 7 


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