Finding Files by Date in Windows 8

In this article, we will explore how to find files on your computer based on their date using the search function in Windows 8. With just a few clicks, you can easily locate files that were created or modified on a specific date.

To start, right-click on your desktop and select 'New' > 'Folder.' This will create a new folder where you can save your search results. Click the 'Save' button to proceed, and if you want, you can also click the 'Add to sidebar' checkbox to have this folder displayed in your Windows 8 Start screen.

Now, let's move on to setting up our search filter. In the search window, select 'Kind' is 'Other,' then type 'Mail Message' in the blank field. This will allow us to search for email messages specifically. If you want to exclude certain types of files from your search, such as email messages, press and hold the 'Option' key while setting up your search filter.

To narrow down our search even further, click on the '+' button again to add a new filter. Then, select some new criteria, such as only searching for documents created on a specific date or modified within a certain time frame.

With these simple steps, you can easily find files by date in Windows 8 using the search function. Whether you're looking for an important document or an old email message, this feature makes it easy to locate what you need quickly and efficiently.

Windows 8 find files by date