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finding files on the cloud

Refining your search results can help you locate the specific file you are seeking much faster. If you know the file is in a Cloud storage program (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, SharePoint, etc,) you can opt for this file source to help you narrow your field.   Before you can do this, you will want to

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Image recognition

Some of our users are unaware that Copernic can search within images for words and phrases. We will give a scenario below on how this can be helpful, but first, we will need to ensure our software has created our settings for this feature!   Under the Tools drop-down menu, select Options.   Once in Options, scroll

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outlook search

We’ve all been there – desperately digging through hundreds or even thousands of Outlook emails trying to find that one elusive message or attachment. You try every combination of keywords, scroll endlessly, and even use Outlook’s built-in search. But you still come up empty-handed. Outlook search is convenient for finding emails, but it falls short

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We are constantly making changes and improvements to our search solutions. You may view our Release History at any time on our website. We are extremely excited about our most recent updates as they include PDF/A and PDF Portfolio files! New subscriptions will automatically include these changes; existing accounts will need to update their license.  

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Let’s face it. It isn’t enough to utilize your computer’s search function to find the files you need. Although it might seem like it’s possible to find what you’re looking for with a simple search, it never works out like you’d want it to. For example, if you’re searching for a file on your computer,

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These days, everyone and their grandparent uses computers. Unfortunately, not as many people use search software. For those who don’t use search software, you’re missing out! There are many reasons it’s crucial to implement search software into your day-to-day life.   As of now, you probably spend hours searching for the file you need. That is,

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It happens to the best of us we are working on a document, save it, proceed to forget where we saved it, and save it again in another folder on our computer. We then have multiple files of the same name in our list of documents which causes confusion when trying to locate the correct

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You’re likely familiar with search fields and using them to refine a search for a particular subject or file. This article discusses different search operators you can use to help with more complex queries. AND (+) Using AND in the search field will return files that contain all keywords listed. It is important to not

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On the website, our “Customer Area” tab will bring you to two different areas, depending on your needs. To open this area, hover over the tab with your mouse and the drop-down will display the two options. The “Store login” option direct you to our payment partner page. It is here that you will be

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Copernic desktop search

When it comes to desktop search engines, it’s important that you’re choosing the right one. There are so many search platforms to choose from, but none of them seem to match the quality of Copernic. So, if you’re in the market to try a new desktop search platform, the smart choice is to choose Copernic. Copernic

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file search

The previewer can help you differentiate between files that are named similarly without opening each file. In our scenario, we are looking for a specific quote we had sent to a client. Because we try to name the files easily for our clients, we have many with the word “Quote” in the title.  Yes, we

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search audio file

Did you know you can include Audio Video files in your Copernic searches? Once you have done your initial search, you can select your preferred file type from the bar at the top of the software. Music files can be identified by the musical note and video files using the video icon: In this case,

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