Why does this find only files in D:?

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terrypin
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Why does this find only files in D:?

Post by terrypin »

Help states that I can use the OR operator, '|'

So why does this
*notes*.txt c: | *notes*.txt d:
deliver ony hits in D: please?

Terry, East Grinstead, UK
void
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Re: Why does this find only files in D:?

Post by void »

In Everything 1.4, the | operator has the highest priority.

Everything is searching for:
*notes*.txt AND (c: OR *notes*.txt) AND d:

Use < and > to group operators:
<*notes*.txt c:> | <*notes*.txt d:>

If you prefer the Everything 1.3 operator priority (AND > OR):
  • In Everything, from the Tools menu, click Options.
  • Click the Search tab.
  • Change Operator precedence to: AND > OR.
  • Click OK.
terrypin
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Re: Why does this find only files in D:?

Post by terrypin »

Thanks, understood. I'd forgotten about that Group operator.

Terry, East Grinstead, UK
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