Can't Search Multiple Paths in Advanced Search

Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
Article ID: Q134899

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word for Windows 95, version 7.0

SYMPTOMS

You can not select multiple folders to search the Advanced Find dialog box. When you select a new folder, the previously selected folder is replaced by the new folder.

RESOLUTION

To specify multiple folders in Advanced Find, type the names of each folder you want to search and separate them with semicolons. For example, in the Look In list box, type a path similar to the following:

   c:\alpha;c:\beta;c:\gamma

STATUS

We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

KBCategory: kbusage
KBSubcategory:
Additional reference words: 7.0 find file search advanced multiple
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Version : 7.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
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