Excluding word temporary files

[capteelingurdian]

Hi!

I got to the Exclude dialog box in options, and I did a google search first. I tried adding the dollar sign as a filter, but that didn't work for me.

To exclude the Word temp files, which Usually seem to be preceded by a dollar sign, what should I do?

For files like this:

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Sincerely,

Captee

[void]

$i files are most likely a recycle bin file.

To exclude the recycle bin:

• In Everything, from the Tools menu, click Options.
• Click the Exclude tab on the left.
• Click Add filter....
• Set the filter to: ?:\$recycle.bin
• Click OK.

~$ files are temporary Word files.

To exclude temporary Word files:

• In Everything, from the Tools menu, click Options.
• Click the Exclude tab on the left.
• Set Exclude files to: ~$*
• Click OK.

[capteelingurdian]

Hi, Good Dr. V!

Ah! Did that, but still seeing some temporary files?

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What do you think is happening?

Sincerely,

Captee

[void]

What is shown under Tools -> Options -> Exclude?

[capteelingurdian]

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[void]

Remove ~$* from Exclude folders and add it to Excludes files at the bottom.

[capteelingurdian]

Kaaaaaa...BOOM!

In hooded sackcloth robes, a line of pious scribes march through the shire village chanting:

"We are not worthy! We are not worthy!"

While simultaneously slapping a 10-page PDF file against their foreheads! : )))))))))))))))))))))

Thanks, Dr. V!