Windows 10 integrates OneDrive files in File Explorer search results

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Updated onDecember 9, 2019

updated onDecember 9, 2019

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Microsoft recently rolled out anewWindows 1020H1 build. This buildbrings some general updates and fixes along with some very interestingFile Explorerfeatures.

The newFile Explorerfeatures are currently available only to a subset of Insiders who are currently enrolled in the Fast Ring.

Microsoft is trying to offer a unified search experience across all its platforms includingMicrosoft Office, Windows, and Bing. The company wants the search box to be available everywhere. In this manner, users will be able to easily find related content.

You can now use File Explorer to search for OneDrive files

Microsoft plans to integrate the content of yourOneDrive with regularFile Explorerresults.

So, when you type something in the search box ofFile Explorer, you will now see a list of suggested OneDrivefiles. You can either open the location of thefilewith a right-click or click on thefile‘s name from the dropdown menu.

You can further explore your non-indexed locations by pressing the enter key. Furthermore, you can view the dropdown list that contains your search history by pressing CTRL+E keys.

Improvedaccessibility options

Microsoft also improved three differentaccessibility options in this release. The can now efficiently read tables, or provide a summary of your desired web page.When users navigate within the same column or row, they can no longer see repeated header information.

Although the search box is wide enough to properly show suggestions and search results, you still have the option to resize it with the help of your mouse.

As a quick reminder,Windows 10has received six major feature updates so far. Microsoft is all set to release theWindows 10 May 2019 Updatelater this month.

Windows 10 integrates OneDrive files in File Explorer search results#

You can now use File Explorer to search for OneDrive files#

Improvedaccessibility options#

Windows 10 integrates OneDrive files in File Explorer search results

You can now use File Explorer to search for OneDrive files

Improvedaccessibility options