How to filter files

1	To enable filter options, in Filter, choose On. The available filter options appear, as shown in Figure 2-41.

Figure 2-41  Enabling filter options

2	Choose Reset to set the filter to its default setting.

3	Limit the display to document files only, verify Documents is selected, deselect Folders, and deselect Executables.

4	In the Filter text field, type a specific text character or string that appears in the beginning of a file’s name.

Type the special character * as the last character. For example, the following shows files that start with the letters Cu:

Cu*

5	Choose Apply. A filtered list of items appears. For example, Figure 2-42 shows a filtered list of document files.

Figure 2-42  Filtering reports by viewable documents

Optionally choose a different folder to apply the same filter inside the new folder.

6	Choose Off in Filter to disable filter options.

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