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❓ FAQ
Yes – completely free. No subscriptions. No paywalls.
Yes – no internet connection required.
No – everything stays on your computer. No uploads, no tracking.
Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64‑bit).
Words, phrases, numbers, names, dates – any text inside your documents.
The tool searches one folder and all its subfolders. To search another folder, simply select it.
No – Contract and contract give the same results.
Only if they contain actual text. Scanned images are not supported.
Double‑click any result line – the file opens directly.
Yes – click Export and choose CSV or HTML.
The tool shows the exact lines from the document where your search term appears.
Tested with 10,000+ documents.
The tool is indexing all files. This happens only once per folder.
No – the tool cannot read encrypted or password‑protected files.
Welcome to the official wiki for the Search Text in Documents Tool.
Find any word, phrase, or number inside your documents – fast and without uploading anything.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🔍 Search inside files | Find text in PDF, Word, Excel, TXT, RTF, HTML, and CSV |
| 🔒 No uploads | Everything stays on your computer |
| 🌐 Works offline | No internet connection needed |
| ⚡ Fast results | Searches thousands of files in seconds |
| 📋 Context preview | See the exact lines where your search term appears |
| 💾 Export results | Save results to CSV or HTML |
- Office workers searching through shared folders
- Lawyers finding terms in contracts and case files
- Accountants locating numbers in financial documents
- Researchers searching academic papers
- Students finding information in study materials
- Anyone who needs to find text in multiple documents
[⬅️ Home] | Getting Started ➡️