Trying to understand the differences between bookmarks and filters
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zer0r00t
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Trying to understand the differences between bookmarks and filters
Except the search term being put into the search edit box, what other differences are there?
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void
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Re: Trying to understand the differences between bookmarks and filters
Filters
You can have one active filter at a time.
Filters do not change any search settings in the UI.
Use a filter when you want to combine a search with another search.
For example: filter folders only and set the main search box to: "Program Files"
Bookmarks
Bookmarks can be opened and will change your UI search settings.
Use a bookmark when you want to restore a previous search.
You can still combine searches, you'll just need to add to the existing search.
Can also be useful if you want to make minor adjustments to the search.
For example, restore a search for: c:\users\ \temp\ ext:tmp;exe
What is the difference between a filter and a bookmark and when should use which ?
You can have one active filter at a time.
Filters do not change any search settings in the UI.
Use a filter when you want to combine a search with another search.
For example: filter folders only and set the main search box to: "Program Files"
Bookmarks
Bookmarks can be opened and will change your UI search settings.
Use a bookmark when you want to restore a previous search.
You can still combine searches, you'll just need to add to the existing search.
Can also be useful if you want to make minor adjustments to the search.
For example, restore a search for: c:\users\ \temp\ ext:tmp;exe
What is the difference between a filter and a bookmark and when should use which ?