finding a document containing a certain word

[rose]

Since I have been using Windows xp I am no longer able to
search for a Word document by using 'a word or phrase in
the file' facility. I cannot find a document this way
either by using the search via the start button or by
searching for a word in a document when actually
in 'Word'. This was never a problem in Windows 98.
Anyone have an answer to this please?

 

[KWoz]

Since I have been using Windows xp I am no longer able to

search for a Word document by using 'a word or phrase in
the file' facility. I cannot find a document this way
either by using the search via the start button or by
searching for a word in a document when actually
in 'Word'. This was never a problem in Windows 98.
Anyone have an answer to this please?

The only thing I can suggest is make sure your putting the text your trying
to find in the "Containing text:" box, and advanced options is selected with
the first three boxex checked.

 

[dev]

rose said:

Since I have been using Windows xp I am no longer able to
search for a Word document by using 'a word or phrase in
the file' facility. I cannot find a document this way
either by using the search via the start button or by
searching for a word in a document when actually
in 'Word'. This was never a problem in Windows 98.
Anyone have an answer to this please?

http://WWW.AGENTRANSACK.COM/index.asp (free - and good)

 

[jo]

Exactly the same problem -- would like help too please