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To filter files by their extension, use the “filetype:” or “ext:” keyword. For instance, if you need to locate PDF files, your search would look like this: “filetype:pdf”. This filter can speed up your search significantly by narrowing down the results to a specific file format.

Locate files modified within a specific timeframe using the “datemodified:” keyword followed by a date or range. For example, “datemodified:this week” or “datemodified:>=01/01/2023” filters files based on their modification date, making it effortless to locate recently edited or older files.

The “size:” keyword enables you to search for files of a specific size or range. Inputting “size:>1MB” or “size:100-500KB” will filter files based on their size, an ideal strategy when searching for large files that might be consuming excessive disk space.

To search within a specific folder and its subfolders, use the “folder:” keyword. For example, “folder:C:\Documents” will narrow your search to the “Documents” folder, simplifying the process when you know where the file is likely located.

The “type:” keyword filters files by their type. For instance, “type:document” or “type:picture” will display files of those respective types, making it a breeze to locate a particular kind of file.

The “kind:” keyword helps filter files by their category. Searching “kind:email” or “kind:music” will display files belonging to those categories, a handy filter when you remember the kind of file but not its exact details.

Use the “author:” keyword to search for files created or authored by a specific person. For instance, “author:John Doe” will display files created by John Doe, incredibly useful in team environments where files are shared among various users.

The “title:” keyword helps search for files with specific titles or keywords. For instance, “title:report” will show files with “report” in their title, making it simple to locate documents by their title or contents.

The “property:” keyword filters files based on specific properties. For example, “property:tag=important” will show files tagged as “important,” making this filter great for organizing and locating tagged files. 

The “bitrate:” keyword filters audio or video files based on their bit rate. For instance, “bitrate:>128kbps” or “bitrate:64-256kbps” will narrow down your search to files within a certain bitrate range, useful for audio or video editing work.