=Using Everything=
An index of all your local NTFS volumes is created automatically when you run Everything for the first time.
Indexing can take a few seconds.
Once the indexing is complete, all your files and folders will be displayed.

Type a partial filename in the search box at the top to instantly find matching files and folders.

[[#parts|Parts of Everything]]
[[#show|Showing search windows and tabs]]
[[#search_and_results|Searching and Results]]
[[#indexes|Indexes and Journal]]
[[#options|Customization and Settings]]
[[#exit|Exit Everything]]
[[#see_also|See also]]

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==parts|Parts of Everything==

The Everything search window contains the following parts:

<dl>
;Menu
The menu contains commands for managing windows, results, view preferences, search parameters, index, history, bookmarks, tools, and help.

;Search box
Type a partial filename to instantly locate files and folders.
See [[support/everything/searching|Searching]] for a basic guide to searching.

;Result list header
Click a column header to sort results by that column.
Click again to reverse sort direction.
Right-click column headers to show or hide specific columns.

;Result list
Use the left mouse button to select items.
Double-click or press Enter to open an item.
Right-click selected items to see more actions.
Items can also be dragged and dropped into other applications.
See [[support/everything/results|Results]] for more information.

;Status bar
Active search options are shown on the right side of the status bar.
Double-click a search option to disable it.
For example, when '''Match Case''' is enabled, '''CASE''' is shown in the status bar.
Double-click '''CASE''' to disable '''Match Case'''.
</dl>



==show|Showing search windows and tabs==

To open the search window, use any of the following methods:
<ul>
*Double-click the [[support/everything/options#Show tray icon|Everything tray icon]].
*Run Everything from a desktop shortcut or the Start menu shortcut.
*Press a designated [[support/everything/keyboard shortcuts#Hotkeys|Hotkey]].
</ul>

To create a new search window:
<ul>
*In '''''Everything''''', from the '''File''' menu, click '''New Window'''. (`Ctrl`+`N`)
</ul>

To create a new search tab:
<ul>
*In '''''Everything''''', from the '''File''' menu, click '''New Tab'''. (`Ctrl`+`T`)
</ul>
<beta1.5>



==search_and_results|Searching and Results==

<dl>
;dm|To instantly find recent files:
<ul>
*Clear the search box to show all files and folders.
*Click the '''Date Modified''' column header until the newest changes are shown first.
</ul>



;size|To instantly find large files:
<ul>
*Click the '''Size''' column header until the largest files are shown first.
</ul>



;runcount|Open frequently run files easily
Everything tracks how often you open items directly from its search results, making your favorite files easier to find.
Open an item a few times to build up its run count.

While in the search box, press '''Enter''' to select the result with the highest run count.
Press '''Enter''' again to open the selected item.

See [[support/everything/run_history|Run History]] for more information.



;Search Options
Search options like '''Match Case''' or '''Match Whole Words''' can be set under the '''Search''' menu.
Active search options are shown in the status bar on the right.

See [[support/everything/searching|Searching]] for more information.



;Folders
Browse your drive hierarchy directly, making it easy to limit your results to a specific location.

To toggle the folder sidebar:
<ul>
*In '''''Everything''''', from the '''View''' menu, click '''Folders'''.
</ul>
<beta1.5>



;Filters
Filters restrict searches to specific file types (such as Audio or Video).
Filters can be activated from the '''Search''' menu.
The active filter is shown in the status bar on the right.

To toggle the filter bar:
<ul>
*In '''''Everything''''', from the '''View''' menu, click '''Filter bar'''.
</ul>

To toggle the filters sidebar:
<ul>
*In '''''Everything''''', from the '''View''' menu, click '''Filters'''.
</ul>
<beta1.5>

See [[support/everything/searching#filters|Filters]] for more information.



;Preview
The preview pane displays images, documents, audio, and video files directly within the search window.

To show the preview pane:
<ul>
*In '''''Everything''''', from the '''View''' menu, click '''Preview'''. (`Alt`+`P`)
</ul>



;Thumbnails
Everything displays a detailed list by default.

To switch to a thumbnail view to see your images and videos:
<ul>
*In '''''Everything''''', from the '''View''' menu, click '''Large Icons'''.
</ul>



;Bookmarks
Save the current search, search options, active filter, and sort order for quick retrieval.

To save the current search to a bookmark:
<ul>
*In '''''Everything''''', from the '''Bookmarks''' menu, click '''Add to Bookmarks...'''. (`Ctrl`+`D`)
</ul>

To open a bookmark:
<ul>
*In '''''Everything''''', from the '''Bookmarks''' menu, click your bookmark.
</ul>

To toggle the bookmarks sidebar:
<ul>
*In '''''Everything''''', from the '''View''' menu, click '''Bookmarks'''.
</ul>
<beta1.5>

See [[support/everything/searching#Bookmarks|Bookmarks]] for more information.



;Undo
Everything can undo recent file operations made directly in the result list, such as renaming, moving, or deleting files.

To undo your last action:
<ul>
*In '''''Everything''''', from the '''Edit''' menu, click '''Undo'''. (`Ctrl`+`Z`)
</ul>

To view a full list of your recent actions, from the '''Edit''' menu, click '''Undo History'''.
The undo history allows you to undo multiple actions at once, or undo any specific action.
<beta1.5>



;export|Export results
Results can be exported to CSV, TXT or [[support/everything/file lists|EFU]] files.
To export results:
<ul>
*In '''''Everything''''', from the '''File''' menu, click '''Export...'''.
</ul>
</dl>



==indexes|Indexes and Journal==

<dl>
;Indexes
Everything indexes internal NTFS hard drives by default.
External drives and network folders can also be indexed.
See [[support/everything/indexes|Indexes]] for more information.



;filelists|File Lists
Create offline snapshots of files and folders on network drives (NAS), CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, or external media.

To open the built-in file list editor:
<ul>
*In '''''Everything''''', from the '''Tools''' menu, click '''File List Editor...'''.
</ul>

See [[support/everything/file_lists|File Lists]] for more information.



;journal|Index Journal
The index journal records file system changes.

To see what changes are being made to your file systems in real-time:
<ul>
*In '''''Everything''''', from the '''Index''' menu, click '''Index Journal'''.
</ul>
<beta1.5>

See [[support/everything/index_journal|Index Journal]] for more information.
</dl>



==options|Customization and Settings==

<dl>
;Options
Configure installation preferences, search defaults, UI behavior, result displays, context menus, indexing rules, history, and plugins in [[support/everything/options|Everything Options]].



;fonts-and-colors|Fonts and Colors
Fonts and color schemes can be customized under [[support/everything/options#fonts-and-colors|Everything Options]].



;keyboard|Keyboard Shortcuts
To view and edit shortcut keys, see [[support/everything/keyboard_shortcuts|Keyboard Shortcuts]] and [[support/everything/keyboard_shortcuts#Customizing|Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts]].



;external-file-manager|External File Manager
To open folders using a custom third-party file manager, see [[support/everything/customizing#External File Manager|External File Manager]].



;Plugins
Everything 1.5 supports plugins to extend functionality.
See [[support/everything/plugins|Plugins]] for more information.
<beta1.5>
</dl>



==exit|Exit Everything==

Closing the search window leaves Everything running in the background. 
To exit completely:
<ul>
*In '''''Everything''''', from the '''File''' menu, click '''Exit'''.
</ul>

To automatically exit Everything when the Everything search window is closed:
<ul>
*In '''''Everything''''', from the '''Tools''' menu, click '''Options'''.
*Click the '''UI''' tab.
*Uncheck '''[[support/everything/options#run in background|Run in background]]'''.
*Click '''OK'''.
</ul>



==see_also|See also==

<ul>
*[[support/everything/searching|Searching]]
*[[support/everything/results|Results]]
*[[support/everything/indexes|Indexes]]
*[[support/everything/plugins|Plugins]]
</ul>
