Search

Microsoft wants us to be able to store documents that are similar in folder structures we
are familiar with; however, Microsoft now wants to make those similar documents
available regardless of where they are stored. Microsoft’s solution to this problem is a
new concept called the Search Folder. For this reason, we have the Search tab in the
Folder Options and we can configure our search settings as follows:



What to Search
—Here the default setting is best for performance because, if the
location is indexed (which we will be getting into momentarily), it searches through
filenames and content. If not, then only filenames are searched. Leaving the default
will most likely yield the most useful results quickly if you keep your documents in
indexed areas such as your profile folders . However, if you want to search everything
with filenames and contents (the slower option), you can select that, too.



How to Search
—This offers a variety of logical options, but the Use Natural Language
Search selection is one you really might like to set up for users because, as mentioned
in Chapter 1, this will certainly help users who never got the whole Boolean thing. You
can also tell the system Don’t Use the Index if you are trying to troubleshoot a problem
with the index.